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Dual vial connecting system for lyophilized products

US6237649A · kind A · utility

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12References
6Claims
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Filing dateFeb 25, 2000
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/201
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For temporary connection of two containers (1, 3) such as vials, bottles, etc. . . . , with guaranteed tightness thanks to a cylindrical screwing closing and connection plastic sleeve (4) having a plastic perforable membrane (7) located between its upper portion (6) and lower portion (5) including an elastomer sealing ring (13) fixed around a cylindrical plastic skirt (12) located in the inner lower portion (5), and an elastomer sealing plug (18) fixed by the collar (17) and the annular rib (16) in the inner upper portion (6), a cylindrical plastic skirt (12) coming in contact with the inner neck (10) of the glass or plastic vial (1), the whole assuring complete tightness of the system when stored and when used for the reconstitution of the product (2) contained in a glass or plastic vial (1) with a corresponding solvent (23) contained in a plastic solvent bottle (3).

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