PLEURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM LOCKING DILATOR

摘要

In one embodiment, a locking connector (110) for a pleural access valve comprises an elongated access tip (112) operable for engaging a lumen in a pleural access valve, the elongated access tip defining an internal lumen (113) and the elongated access tip having a radial ridge (111). The locking connector also comprises a handle section (116) connected with the elongated access tip and substantially concentric to the elongated access tip, the handle section having a first end and a second end, the first end defining an opening in fluid communication with the internal lumen of the elongated access tip, the handle section further comprising at least one support arm (135) extending between the first end and the second end of the handle section. The locking connector also comprises a latch arm (118) connected with the second end of the handle section, the latch arm being substantially concentric and spaced from the elongated access tip, the latch arm defining a notch (117) for engaging a detent on a pleural access valve, wherein the at least one support arm defines an opening and the radial ridge is viewable through the opening.