Hemostasis valve for a catheter
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Abstract
A hemostasis valve that is closed when not accessed, but which provides an unobstructed fluid pathway when accessed by a luer fitting/connector. An auto-closure valve within the hemostasis valve housing is flush with a top surface thereof, allowing easy cleaning (swabable) and maintenance when not accessed. When accessed with a connector or luer fitting, the valve opens completely, allowing an unobstructed high flow fluid path.
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28 Claims
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3. (canceled)
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8. A hemostasis valve comprising:
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a hemostasis valve housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a cavity therebetween, wherein said inlet is sized to receive a luer fitting;
a plug valve having two connected halves each comprising an angled bottom portion; and
a biasing element supporting said plug valve, biasing said hemostasis valve in a closed position, wherein said angled bottom portion of each of said two connected halves is configured to engage a base of said hemostasis valve housing cavity to open said hemostasis valve for fluid flow therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (9, 11, 12, 13)
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10. (canceled)
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19. A hemostasis valve comprising:
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a hemostasis valve housing including an inlet configured to receive a luer fitting;
a ball valve housing positioned and movable within the hemostasis valve housing, a ball valve positioned in a proximal portion of the ball valve housing and being rotatable with respect to the ball valve housing, wherein the ball valve includes a guide pin, the guide pin being positioned within both a first and second guide slot, wherein movement of the ball valve housing from a first position to a second position results in movement of the guide pin within the first and second guide slots. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 25, 28)
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26-1. The hemostasis valve according to claim 26, wherein the ball valve opening is positioned about 90 degrees with respect to the inlet in the first position.
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