Fluid connection system and production method
US10883643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a fluid connection system including a sleeve, a pipe and a fluid connector, the fluid connector including at least one rigid body made from a sterilizable biocompatible material, and the pipe including a flexible connection portion made from a sterilizable biocompatible material that is at least partially elastomeric. The fluid connector and the flexible connection portion of the pipe are assembled to one another, with the flexible connection portion of the pipe surrounding the rigid body, and the sleeve being shrunk tightly, but with free movement, on the pipe.
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