DETACHABLE HEMOSTASIS VALVE AND SPLITTABLE SHEATH ASSEMBLY

摘要

A system for connecting a hemostasis valve (70) to a splittable sheath (100) includes an interface formed between a ledge (206) on the proximal end of a cannula portion (200) of the hemostasis valve (70) and an engagement structu re (214) aligned with the handles (220) of the splittable sheath (100). Pulling the handles (220) to split the sheath (100) likewise disengages the ledge (206) from the engagement structure (214). A snap ring (202) on the cannula portion (200) engages a snap ring (212) in the lumen of a sheath hub (208) formed on the proximal end of the splittable sheath (100). An O-ring (204) between the cannula portion 200) and the sheath hub (208) provides a fluid- tight seal.