WO1998017341A3 - Hemostasis valve, system and assembly - Google Patents

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WO1998017341A3
WO1998017341A3 PCT/US1997/019146 US9719146W WO9817341A3 WO 1998017341 A3 WO1998017341 A3 WO 1998017341A3 US 9719146 W US9719146 W US 9719146W WO 9817341 A3 WO9817341 A3 WO 9817341A3
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hemostasis valve
collapsible membrane
sealing
assembly
collapsible
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Robert S Schwartz
David R Holmes
David Berry
Donald G Ellis
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Mayo Foundation
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Priority to JP51962498A priority patent/JP4117405B2/en
Priority to CA002266959A priority patent/CA2266959A1/en
Priority to AT97911884T priority patent/ATE284240T1/en
Priority to EP97911884A priority patent/EP0934095B1/en
Publication of WO1998017341A2 publication Critical patent/WO1998017341A2/en
Publication of WO1998017341A3 publication Critical patent/WO1998017341A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/02—Access sites
    • A61M39/06—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof
    • A61M39/0613—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof with means for adjusting the seal opening or pressure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/02—Access sites
    • A61M39/06—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof
    • A61M2039/062—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof used with a catheter
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/02—Access sites
    • A61M39/06—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof
    • A61M2039/0673—Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof comprising means actively pressing on the device passing through the seal, e.g. inflatable seals, diaphragms, clamps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/22—Valves or arrangement of valves
    • A61M39/227—Valves actuated by a secondary fluid, e.g. hydraulically or pneumatically actuated valves
    • A61M39/228—Valves actuated by a secondary fluid, e.g. hydraulically or pneumatically actuated valves with a tubular diaphragm constrictable by radial fluid force

Abstract

A hemostasis valve including a collapsible membrane in a portion of a through-lumen. Fluid pressure in a chamber surrounding the collapsible membrane assists in sealing the collapsible membrane around an operating device inserted through the hemostasis valve. Different mechanisms for mechanically deforming the collapsible membrane to assist in sealing are disclosed. Also, a system for continuously flushing a vascular catheter connected to a hemostasis valve at a rate of 0.10 to 10.0 cubic centimeters per minute, and a hemostasis valve assembly including an expandable reservoir which stores liquid volume under pressure.
PCT/US1997/019146 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 Hemostasis valve, system and assembly WO1998017341A2 (en)

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AU49155/97A AU4915597A (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 Hemostasis valve, system and assembly
DE69731892T DE69731892T2 (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 VALVE FOR HEMOSTASIS
JP51962498A JP4117405B2 (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 Hemostasis valve, system and assembly
CA002266959A CA2266959A1 (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 Hemostasis valve, system and assembly
AT97911884T ATE284240T1 (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 VALVE FOR HEMOSTASIS
EP97911884A EP0934095B1 (en) 1996-10-23 1997-10-17 Hemostasis valve

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US08/735,521 1996-10-23
US08/735,521 US5895376A (en) 1996-10-23 1996-10-23 Hemostasis valve, system and assembly

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DE (1) DE69731892T2 (en)
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