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IV catheter with in-line valve and methods related thereto

  • US 7,691,090 B2
  • Filed: 10/11/2006
  • Issued: 04/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An in-line valve device comprising:

  • a housing that includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a chamber therein extending between the proximal and distal portions, the proximal portion including a proximal opening that is fluidly coupled to the chamber;

    a tubular member that is coupled to the housing distal portion such that a lumen thereof is fluidly coupled to the chamber;

    a seal member that is disposed within the chamber to seal the proximal opening from the chamber, the proximal opening being selectively fluidly coupled to the chamber by moving a sealing portion of the seal member out of engagement with the proximal portion of the housing to create a flow oath about the seal member; and

    a securing member positioned to secure a distal end of the seal member to the housing proximal portion such that the seal member is compressibly retained between a proximal end of the chamber and the securing member.

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