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Hemostasis valve assembly including guide wire seal
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corp
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Filing: 1998-03-10
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Granted: 2000-02-15
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Expires: 2018-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A hemostasis valve assembly adapted for use within a catheter introducer is disclosed. The valve assembly includes first, second and third sealing members wherein the second sealing member comprises a guide wire seal. The guide wire seal includes a plurality of lip members defining two pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture intersecting at least one of the slits. The aperture is adapted to sealing engage a small diameter guide wire for preventing fluid flow out of the catheter introducer through the valve assembly, while the slits allow for the passage of a large diameter elongated member or catheter. Two pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extend radially towards the aperture for pressing the lip members together in sealing engagement. A substantially spherical inner surface is provided for guiding the guide wire to the aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Dehdashtian
- 👤 Gordon E. Atkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M2039/062; A61M2039/0633; A61M25/00; A61M25/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said first and second pairs of pre-load ribs are offset from said first and second pairs of slits by a predetermined angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said first and second pairs of pre-load ribs are offset from said first and second pairs of slits by a predetermined angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The guide wire seal of claim 1 wherein said predetermined angle by which said first and second pairs of pre-load ribs are offset from said first and second pairs of slits equals 45 degrees.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The guide wire seal of claim 2 wherein said first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extend radially inwardly from said support wall into engagement with said lip members thereby forcing each of said lip members into sealing engagement with adjacent said lip members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein each of said ribs includes an inclined upper surface extending downwardly from said support wall toward said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein each of said ribs includes an inclined upper surface extending downwardly from said support wall toward said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The guide wire seal of claim 4 wherein said inclined upper surface has an angle of inclination of 5 degrees extending from proximate said aperture toward said support wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The guide wire seal of claim 5 wherein said first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extend radially inwardly from said support wall into engagement with said lip members thereby forcing each of said lip members into sealing engagement with adjacent said lip members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said body further comprises a substantially spherical inner surface which extends from said aperture and opens toward said inlet end for guiding the guide wire to said aperture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of diametrically opposed pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said body further comprises a substantially spherical inner surface which extends from said aperture and opens toward said inlet end for guiding the guide wire to said aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
172 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a disc concentrically disposed inside said support wall and including a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall into engagement with said lip members; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said first and second pairs of pre-load ribs force each of said lip members into sealing engagement with adjacent said lip members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
172 words
A guide wire seal comprising: a resilient body defining a longitudinal center axis and having inlet and outlet ends, said body including a cylindrical support wall, a disc concentrically disposed inside said support wall and including a plurality of radially extending lip members spaced circumferentially from each other, and first and second pairs of pre-load ribs extending radially inwardly from said support wall into engagement with said lip members; said lip members defining first and second pairs of diametrically opposed slits and an aperture, said aperture coaxial with said longitudinal center axis and adapted to sealingly engage a guide wire having a wire diameter for preventing fluid flow through said guide wire seal when the guide wire alone is positioned within said guide wire seal; said slits intersecting said aperture and adapted to allow passage of an elongated member having a member diameter greater than the wire diameter; and wherein said first and second pairs of pre-load ribs force each of said lip members into sealing engagement with adjacent said lip members.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-02-14 | 2003-08-16 | 2004-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-02-14 | 2007-08-16 | 2008-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-02-14 | 2011-08-16 | 2012-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |