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Device for administration of enteral fluids from pre-filled shape retentive containers

US4921138A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1988
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

An improved device for aspetic dispensing of enteral feeding solutions from shape retentive, pre-filled containers. The device including a distensible hanger member formed around only the end panels of the container to suspend the container in an orientation to define only a single uppermost corner and a single lowermost corner. The device further including corner attachment members for firmly securing a therapeutic fluid dispensing column only to the uppermost and lowermost corners of the container. The fluid dispensing column having venting and dispensing spikes. The spikes having an outer configuration which forms leak-proof seals with an aperture formed in the container. The spikes further including an arrangement of laterally opposed inlet ports joined to a large diameter axial bore.

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