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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
May. 12, 2004
Guy Rome, West Valley, UT (US);
John J. Gunn, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Guy Rome, West Valley, UT (US);
John J. Gunn, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
C. R. Bard, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
A valved connector for controlling the flow of fluid having a valve assembly positioned within a connector housing having a first position wherein the valve assembly prevents fluid flow through the connector housing, and a second position wherein the valve assembly permits fluid flow through the connector housing. The valve assembly may be movable from the first position to the second position by a male luer fitting. The valve assembly is configured for multiple and repeated access and also for minimizing fluid flow restrictions. The valved connector may be designed for use with a catheter to provide for 'over the guidewire' placement or replacement techniques with little or no bleed-back or air embolism.