A splittable medical valve is disclosed that is configured with a interfacing region that permits the valve to be placed over or inside of a tubular medical device, such as a splittable introducer sheath, to prevent loss of bodily fluids and/or reduce ingress of air-borne pathogens. The valve further...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6712791?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6712791 - Splittable medical valve