Sterile docking apparatus and method
US7081109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an inventive apparatus and method for docking of a male luer connector fluidly interconnected or interconnectable to a medical liquid source during one or repeated periods. As such, the invention has particular application to multiple-dose medication therapy procedures. The docking apparatus comprises a holding receptacle having a single access opening and a depressible member disposed in the holding receptacle. The holding receptacle is adapted for retentive engagement with a male luer connector (e.g. via complementary threading), wherein upon docking a nozzle of the male luer connector is isolated within the holding receptacle. An anti-bacterial material may be readily applied to a top surface of the depressible member prior to docking so that the forward edge of the nozzle of the male luer connector contacts the anti-bacterial material when docked. The docking apparatus may be provided with lateral and rearward handling members to facilitate docking procedures. Additionally, slots may be provided for interconnecting the docking apparatus to a tubing line at a patient site.
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