Sterile connector

US7137974B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Joseph Almasian · Westford, US
• Brett Belongia · North Andover, US
• Frank Lentine · Bedford, US
• Martin Morrissey · Beverly, US
• Curtis Nauseda · Somerville, US
• Chau Nguyen · Boston, US
• Stephen Proulx · Boxboro, US
• Naren Renganath · Burlington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 24, 2003
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2006
• Expiry date: Jun 18, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T137/87925
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A sterile to sterile connection device comprising a connector and one or more coupling devices. The connector has body portion which has two openings sealed from the environment so as to form a sterile environment within the connector. At least one of the openings being sealed from the environment by a sterile barrier plug. The connector also has a port capable movement within the body of the connector to at least an open and a closed position. The coupling device is formed of a body having two openings and a stem having a bore through at least a portion of the stem. The stem is contained within the body and capable of moving at least linearly through the body between a first and second stem position. One of the openings of the stem is sealed from the environment by a sterile barrier plug and the other is sealed to a presterilized component. The coupling device opening containing the sterile barrier plug is attached to either the inlet or outlet of the connector.