Patent ID: 6540717
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A surgically implantable device for permitting intermittent vascular access comprising:a housing having an inlet opening, an outlet opening and an interior conduit defined therein between said inlet opening and said outlet opening; and a manipulatable housing valve positioned between said inlet opening and said outlet opening for selectively permitting direct fluid communication between said inlet opening and said outlet opening through said valve; said housing valve comprising an elongate member, including a transverse bore, supported within said housing, said elongate member being movable between an open position, in which fluid communication is permitted between said inlet opening and said outlet opening, and a closed position, in which said elongate member occludes fluid communication between said inlet opening and said outlet opening; and said bore aligning with said interior conduit when said elongate member is in said open position for permitting fluid communication between said inlet opening and said outlet opening.