Patent ID: 9101748
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter adapter comprising: a catheter adapter body having a proximal end and a distal end and forming a lumen, wherein the proximal end is configured to allow a separate device to be attached to the catheter adapter body, the catheter adapter having a window; a catheter that extends from the distal end of the catheter adapter body; a septum positioned within the lumen of the catheter adapter body, the septum comprising a slit that is biased in a closed position to prevent fluid flow through the lumen; a button contained within the window which when pressed causes the slit of the septum to open thereby creating a fluid pathway through the lumen; wherein a proximal end of the septum is configured to compress when a probe or actuator is inserted distally through the proximal end of the septum and through the slit, the insertion of the probe or actuator through the slit creating a fluid pathway through the lumen, and wherein, the compressed proximal end of the septum applies a recoil force against the probe or actuator while the probe or actuator is inserted through the slit to thereby reduce the force required to remove the probe or actuator from the slit.