Detachable and freely rotating hemostasis valve

摘要

The present invention is directed to a valve hub comprising a hemostasis valve (2) enclosed within a housing, the housing (3) having an upper portion (7) and a lower portion (8) and an access port (6) aligned with the vertical axis of the hemostasis valve; wherein the lower portion of valve hub is engaged within a connector such as a luer fitting, such that the valve hub rotates freely about its vertical axis. The present invention is also directed to medical devices comprising such valves hubs and catheters, as well as methods for assembling such devices and performing medical procedures using such devices.