SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING A SEPTUM WITHIN A CATHETER DEVICE

摘要

Systems and methods for sealing and venting a septum of an intravenous catheter device. Implementations of the present application include a compact, molded septum (50) that is retained within an inner lumen of a catheter adapter (14) such that slowed or stopped flow of air and/or a fluid is permitted to pass between the compact septum and an inner wall surface of the catheter adapter via one or more fluid pathways. In some instances, a snap ring is provided to secure the position of the compact septum within the catheter adapter, a fluid pathway being provided through the snap ring.