Blood sequestration device and method
The blood sequestration device addresses false positives in blood culture tests by isolating an initial portion of blood using a vented chamber and elastomeric valve, reducing contamination and associated healthcare costs.
AU2025200591B2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-23ICU MEDICAL INC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ICU MEDICAL INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
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Abstract
A blood sequestration device (100) configured to isolate an initial, potentially contaminated portion of blood from the flow of blood of a patient, prior to directing the flow of blood to an outlet port where the blood can be accessed. The blood sequestration device including a body member (102) having an interior wall (104) defining a fluid conduit (106) having a distal portion (108), a first proximal portion (110), and a second proximal portion (112), wherein the first proximal portion defines a sequestration chamber (124) configured to isolate an initial portion of blood of a flow of blood, a vent path (126) configured to enable the escape of gas initially trapped within the sequestration chamber. 20 25 20 05 91 29 J an 2 02 5 B L O O D S E Q U E S T R A T I O N D E V I C E A N D M E T H O D A B S T R A C T 2 0 2 5 2 0 0 5 9 1 2 9 J a n 2 0 2 5
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