Patent ID: 7582070
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A modular hemostatic valve, comprising: a splittable valve body, the splittable body defining a passageway; and a sealing element positioned in the passageway, wherein the sealing element is configured to facilitate the passage of a first medical device, and the splittable valve body has a first end and a second end, a first splittable end lead capturing the first end of the splittable valve body, and a second splittable end lead capturing the second end of the splittable valve body, the first and second splittable end leads being spaced from each other and configured to retain the splittable valve body and sealing element as an assembled array, the splittable valve body including longitudinal guide tracks allowing only axial assembly of the splittable end leads to the splittable valve body.