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Self-priming systems and methods

  • US 10,814,107 B2
  • Filed: 09/25/2018
  • Issued: 10/27/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vascular access system comprising:

  • a catheter hub;

    a fluid passage positioned at least partially within the catheter hub;

    a catheter coupled to the catheter hub;

    a connector coupled to the catheter hub, wherein the connector includes a first position in which a path through the connector is closed and a second position in which the path through the connector is opened;

    a tube extending from the catheter hub to the connector; and

    a cap configured to couple to the connector, wherein the cap comprises a plurality of lock points configured to engage the connector in a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein when the cap is in the first configuration, the cap is secured to the connector and the connector is in the first position and wherein when the cap is in the second configuration, the cap is secured to the connector and the connector is in the second position;

    wherein the connector includes a circumferential projection and the plurality of lock points on the cap are configured to engage the circumferential projection on the connector.

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