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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2003
Thomas A. Alheidt, Stockholm, NJ (US);
James John Timko, Sparta, NJ (US);
Thomas A. Alheidt, Stockholm, NJ (US);
James John Timko, Sparta, NJ (US);
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Abstract
An I.V. flush syringe assembly includes a barrel having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end and a distal end including a distal wall with an elongate tip extending distally therefrom having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. A plunger having an elongate body portion and a stopper slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface of the barrel is provided. Anti-reflux structure for controlling stopper deflection when fluid has been delivered from the chamber and the stopper is in contact with the distal wall is provided.