Hemostasis valve and delivery systems
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1. An x-valve, comprising:
- a) a valve housing;
b) at least one sealing component within the valve housing, the sealing component defining a plurality of slots that intersect with each other; and
c) a support layer that includes nitinol and partitions the sealing component, the support layer including a peripheral ring and a plurality of arms extending from the peripheral ring to points proximate to intersection of the plurality of slots, the plurality of arms embedded within the sealing component, whereby the x-valve can form a seal about a guidewire extending through the x-valve.
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Abstract
A hemostasis valve includes a longitudinal valve housing, a gasket, a grip assembly and an interference element. A x-valve includes a valve housing, at least one sealing component and a support layer. Stent graft delivery systems include a handle, an internal lead screw assembly, a lead screw nut, a support member fixed to the handle body, a sheath and a hemostasis valve.
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1. An x-valve, comprising:
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a) a valve housing; b) at least one sealing component within the valve housing, the sealing component defining a plurality of slots that intersect with each other; and c) a support layer that includes nitinol and partitions the sealing component, the support layer including a peripheral ring and a plurality of arms extending from the peripheral ring to points proximate to intersection of the plurality of slots, the plurality of arms embedded within the sealing component, whereby the x-valve can form a seal about a guidewire extending through the x-valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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