Patent ID: 8074338
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a vascular access device, comprising: providing a body having a first body end region and a second body end region and defining a passage extending through both body end regions; preparing a septum, wherein the septum includes a first septum end region and a second septum end region; deforming the shape of the septum; preparing a slit while the shape of the septum is deformed, the slit extending from the first septum end region to the second septum end region of the septum; disposing at least a portion of the septum in the body to at least substantially seal the passage extending through the body, wherein the slit of the septum is adapted to provide selective passage through the septum and the body, and wherein the septum is configured to resist tearing.