{"number":"US12702801B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Valve modules and methods for introducer assemblies and rapidly insertable central-catheter insertion assemblies","english":"Valve modules and methods for introducer assemblies and rapidly insertable central-catheter insertion assemblies"},"abstract":{"original":"Rapidly insertable central-catheter (“RICC”) insertion assemblies and associated methods include valve modules. For example, a RICC insertion assembly can include a RICC, an introducer needle, and an access guidewire coupled together by a coupler in which a valve module is disposed. The introducer needle includes a needle shaft having a longitudinal needle slot and a sheath over the needle shaft sealing the needle slot thereunder except for that under a sheath opening of the sheath.…","english":"Rapidly insertable central-catheter (“RICC”) insertion assemblies and associated methods include valve modules. For example, a RICC insertion assembly can include a RICC, an introducer needle, and an access guidewire coupled together by a coupler in which a valve module is disposed. The introducer needle includes a needle shaft having a longitudinal needle slot and a sheath over the needle shaft sealing the needle slot thereunder except for that under a sheath opening of the sheath.…"},"applicants":["Bard Access Systems, Inc."],"inventors":["Mr. Joe Spataro","Mr. Kyle G. Thornley","Mr. Eric W. Lindekugel","Mr. Glade H. Howell"],"filingDate":"2023-09-12","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702801B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702801B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702801B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702801B2"}}