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Parenteral fluid administration set

US4998926A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1990
Grant dateMar 12, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A parenteral fluid administration set includes a non-vented adapter having a frusto-conically shaped recess therein for removably engaging the tapered tip of a vented container. The adapter includes a bore therethrough communicating with the recess. A drip chamber having an upper portion with a conduit therethrough and a flexible transparent body portion extending downwardly from the upper portion and terminating in a lower end, is provided. The upper portion of the drip chamber is connected to the adapter so that the bore and the conduit are in fluid communication. A flexible tube includes a first end connected to the lower end of the body portion of the drip chamber and a second end. Fluid delivery means for facilitating the delivery of parenteral fluid from the tube to the patient is connected to the second end of the tube.

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