Patent ID: 7947018
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A rotationally activated flow control valve comprising, a body including a distal adapter and a proximal adapter defining a lumen extending therethrough; a septum interposedly positioned between said distal adapter and said proximal adapter, said septum having a slit extending through said septum, said slit having two opposing slit surfaces, a contact portion of each of said two opposing slit surfaces being in contact when the septum is in a closed position, wherein said septum at least substantially seals said lumen, said septum further comprising at least two holes; and at least two posts coupled to at least one of said proximal adapter and said distal adapter, wherein said two posts are mated with said holes when said valve is in the closed position, wherein rotation of one of said proximal adapter or said distal adapter in relation to the other repositions said posts within said opening which results in the activation of said valve.