Patent ID: 6595946
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A surgical valve assembly for sealed reception of an elongated object, which comprises:a) a valve body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated object and defining a central longitudinal axis, the valve body including an internal recess; b) an elongated non-inflatable seal member disposed within the internal recess of the valve body, the seal member including an annular substrate and a plurality of elongated flexible bristle members extending radially inwardly relative to the annular substrate, the bristle members arranged to define an aperture through the seal member for permitting passage of the elongated object therethrough in substantially fluid tight relation therewith, each bristle member adapted to be displaced relative to the longitudinal axis to facilitate expansion of the aperture of the seal member upon entry of the elongated object therein; and c) an access member extending from the valve body, the access member dimensioned for positioning within body tissue and adapted to provide a path for passage of the elongated object.