Stryker Corporation
HEMOSTASIS VALVE ALLOWING FOR LATERAL TRANSLATION AND SIMULTANEOUS ASPIRATION

Abstract:

A valve apparatus having a combination of a slit seal and a compressive seal to allow for lateral translation of a catheter running through the valve apparatus without compromising on a vacuum created in the valve apparatus, but also allowing for the catheter or guidewire to be locked in place, as needed. The slit seal allows lateral translation while maintaining a vacuum, and the compressive seal allows for locking of the catheter or guidewire in place.