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Aseptic connections for drug delivery devices

US10933192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Ian B. Hanson · San Fernando, US
Lawton Laurence · Phoenixville, US
Antonio Ubach · Kino, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2018
Grant date	Mar 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2207/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for establishing aseptic connections between a drug container and a fluid pathway connection for a drug pump are provided. A fluid pathway connection includes a connection hub, a piercing member, a piercing member retainer, and a drug container. The drug container includes a cap, a pierceable seal, and a barrel. The piercing member is at least partially disposed in a sterile chamber defined by the connection hub, and the connection hub is configured to be connected to the drug container while maintaining an aseptic condition of a fluid pathway from the sterile chamber to an interior of the drug container.

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