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Hemostasis valve, system and assembly

  • US 6,221,057 B1
  • Filed: 01/29/1999
  • Issued: 04/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for flushing a vascular catheter, comprising:

  • (a) a hemostasis valve;

    (b) a vascular catheter for insertion into a patient, sealingly connected to said hemostasis valve;

    (c) a source for providing flushing fluid under pressure, in fluid communication with said hemostasis valve; and

    (d) means for controlling the flow of said flushing fluid from said source to said hemostasis valve at a rate of about between 0.10 to 10.0 cubic centimeters per minute, thereby continuously flushing said vascular catheter.

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