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An extravascular system may include a fluid path and a gas vent in communication with the fluid path. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a closed extravascular system having a fluid path, providing a gas vent in communication with the fluid path, venting gas from the extravas

An extravascular system may include a fluid path and a gas vent in communication with the fluid path. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a closed extravascular system having a fluid path, providing a gas vent in communication with the fluid path, venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas vent, and maintaining closure of the extravascular system during and after venting.

대표청구항 ▼

The invention claimed is: 1. A medical device, comprising:a closed extravascular system, wherein the system includes a fluid path through a intravenous tube; anda gas vent in communication with the fluid path, the gas vent venting gas from the intravenous tube, the gas vent being disposed directly o

The invention claimed is: 1. A medical device, comprising:a closed extravascular system, wherein the system includes a fluid path through a intravenous tube; anda gas vent in communication with the fluid path, the gas vent venting gas from the intravenous tube, the gas vent being disposed directly on one of:a) the intravenous tube, wherein the gas vent protrudes out from the intravenous tube; andb) a port directly connected to the intravenous tube, the port having a body with the fluid path extending therethrough, a septum coupled to the body providing selective access to the fluid path, a gas vent in communication with the fluid path extending through the port;wherein the closed extravascular system remains closed after gas vents from the fluid path through the gas vent.