Hämostatisches Ventil

摘要

Disclosed herein is a hemostasis valve which is formed of a longitudinally extended valve housing (3) having a first opening (12) and a central longitudinal passage communicating with an opposite second opening (22). A cap (2) is provided for enclosing the first opening of the housing, said cap having a hole to permit insertion of a catheter. Also provided is a one-piece seal (6) located within the longitudinally extended housing, said seal comprising a sealing neck having a relatively small opening (14) therein, communicating with a sealing chamber having opposing sealing exit lips (16) which are both readily expandable and support shoulders (23) on the outside of said seal adjacent to the sealing neck to provide support for the seal.