| 摘要 |
A hemostasis valve includes a single gland (16) with multiple offset longitudinal slits (32/34) that do no extend through the gland (16) completely. The multiple slits (32/34) from a complex pathway for the guide dilator/catheter (58) and thus a better seal. The offset slits (32/34) are joined by a lateral cut (36) in the gland. When a guide wire or dilator/catheter (58) is introduced into the introducer, the gland (16) deforms sufficiently to allow the guide wire or other device (58) to move through the first slits (32), the lateral cut (36) and the second slits (34) . This complex pathway or slit provides a larger sealing surface thereby creating a better seal. As a result, effective seals may be formed around relatively large, as compared to the inner diameter of an introducer sheath, catheters.
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