Inventors:
Mark Goldberg - Sharon MA, US
Lev Melinyshyn - Buffalo Grove MA, US
International Classification:
A61B017/32
US Classification:
606/170000, 606/167000, 606/110000
Abstract:
A surgical valvulotome has a detachable hub. The hub has a hub body and a removable cap. A seal disposed between the hub body and the cap holds an end of a catheter. Tapering side walls squeeze the seal when the hub body and cap are tightened. Loosening the cap allows the seal to return to its original shape, releasing the catheter.