Vascular access device including a tear-resistant septum

Details Vascular access device including a tear-resistant septum Vascular access device including a tear-resistant septum

2007-10-03

2011-11-22

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S167020

Reexamination Certificate

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08062266

ABSTRACT:
A vascular access device within an external environment may include a body and a septum at least partially housed within the body. Septum may at least substantially seal a lumen extending through the body. The septum may further include at least a first and a second material. At least one of the materials of the septum may be selected or adapted to resist tearing of the septum.

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