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Universal spike for use with rigid and collapsible parenteral fluid dispensing container

US4857068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1988
Grant dateAug 15, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/1623
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A universal piercer device for a parenteral fluid dispensing container can be vented and non-vented, alternatively, for use with rigid and collapsible dispensing containers. The universal piercer device includes a venting passage with an air filter, and a reusable, fluid impermeable, pressure-sensitive adhesive seal. The venting passage can include a check-valve.

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