Dual access spike for infusate bags
US7470265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A port spike for medical fluid containers, such as infusate bags, for example, provides two ports to permit recirculation of fluids within the container. The recirculating flow allows bubbles to settle out which can't happen effectively if the flow is sucked out immediately after entering the container. The spike provides two openings inside the container which prevent such short-circuit flow by ensuring that fluid entering the container is not greatly affected by the suction zone of the flow leaving the container.
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