Direct dual filling device for sealing agents
US7207969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/1782
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A filling device and method, particularly for two-component sealants such as fibrin sealants, which enables two fluids to be separately and directly filled to the reservoirs of a dual syringe fluid applicator from two storage containers, which can be standardized, sealed, sterilized bottles. The device has a connector which engages with the fluid applicator, is keyed to orient the applicator's fluid reservoirs in a predetermined manner and holds the containers in side-by-side alignment with the applicator. Two fluid conduits whose downward ends may be pointed to pierce seals on the bottles, extend between the applicator and the bottles and can each have a transverse reach to accommodate the girth of the bottles. The bottles may be tilted by the device to enable the conduits to draw maximal fluid from a lowermost point of the bottle. Tilting can be effected by a downward movement of the device supporting the applicator which movement can introduce the fluid conduits into the bottles. A shroud can enclose and seal the bottles and permit the apparatus complete with fluid applicator to be introduced into a sterile environment. Additionally embodiments for use with a single vial are als…
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