THOMAS K WU, M.D.
Hospitals in Albany, NY

License number
New York 115989-1
Category
Hospitals
Type
General Acute Care Hospital
Address
Address 2
113 Hollland Vae., Albany, NY 12208
74 Huntersfield Rd, Bethlehem, NY 12054
Phone
(518) 626-6596
(518) 439-9481

Professional information

Thomas Wu Photo 1

Valve Catheter Connector Assembly

US Patent:
5188607, Feb 23, 1993
Filed:
Nov 12, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/791482
Inventors:
Thomas Wu - Delmar NY
International Classification:
A61M 500
US Classification:
604167
Abstract:
In a catheter connector assembly the catheter tube is secured within a resilient sleeve valve. The sleeve valve acts as the hub of the catheter connector for reception of male connector tube while simultaneously sealing the catheter tube against retrograde blood flow until the male connector is fully inserted.