PORTED CATHETER ADAPTER HAVING COMBINED PORT AND BLOOD CONTROL VALVE WITH VENTING

摘要

A ported catheter adapter (20) having a combined blood control valve (40) and port valve, wherein the combined valve comprises one or more vents that permit the passage of air and prevent the passage of fluids. The one or more vents are located on the outer surface of the valve so as to avoid being overlapped with the pathway of the side port. As such, fluid communication between the side port and the vents is prevented. Various venting configurations are provided. The application further includes a valve actuator (90) that is advanced through a slit in the membrane of the valve to provide a pathway for fluid to bypass the valve.