Access port

An access port comprising:

• a first resilient element having a first face and a second face, and comprising a first slit defined therein, the first slit extending through the first resilient element from the first face to the second face, and extending in a first lengthwise direction;
• a second resilient element having a first face and a second face, the second resilient element comprising a second slit defined therein, the second slit extending through the second resilient element from the first face of the second resilient element to the second face of the second resilient element, and extending in a second lengthwise direction;
• wherein the first face of the second resilient element abuts the first face of the first resilient element;
• wherein the second lengthwise direction is transverse to the first lengthwise direction and wherein the first and second slits cross one another at a crossing axis;
• and
• wherein the first and second resilient elements are configured to assume at least a first position wherein the first and second slits are substantially closed, thereby preventing a passage of a fluid therebetween;
• and
• wherein the first and second resilient elements are configured to assume at least a second position wherein a member projects through the first and second slits, thereby allowing the member to pass through the access port.