Flow variation valve assembly

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Rivell, John (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Line condition change responsive valves

Direct response valves

C137S846000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07921874

ABSTRACT:
A non-implantable valve assembly and a method for controlling flow rates in a medical device are provided. The valve assembly includes a valve member being dimensioned for reception at least partially within a lumen of the medical device. The valve member includes a flow regulator for controlling flow rates in a first direction having a first rate and a second direction having a second rate. The second rate is greater than the first rate.

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