Cartridge and adapter for introducing a beneficial agent into an intravenous delivery system
US4804366A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/1409
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge 444, 644, 744 having a drug or other beneficial agent 608 therein and including an adapter 477 is positioned on a receptacle 442, 642 within a parenteral fluid administration set 420. Also disclosed is an adapter 477' for connecting the receptacle 442, 642 to a chamber 606 having a beneficial agent therein. The cartridge and adapter permit a single opening through the injection site at the receptacle and at the chamber at opposite ends of the flow path means while still permitting simultaneous flow both into and out of the chamber and the receptacle.
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