Formed, filled, sealed solution container, port and method for establishing flow between the container and an administration set

US7544191B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Baxter International Inc. · US
• Baxter Healthcare SA · CH

Inventors

• Francesco Peluso · Heverlee, BE
• Patrick Balteau · Namur, BE
• Eric J. Henaut · Arquennes, BE
• Barbara Mandard · Molenbeek, BE
• Jean-Pierre Hartman · Rode, BE
• Vincent Houwaert · Tournai, BE
• Giorgio Cantoni
• Silvano Sforacchi · Grosotto, IT

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 22, 2002
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2009
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/583
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A formed, filled, and sealed container, access port and method for establishing fluid flow from the container to an administrative set is provided. The container is collapsible and has an inlet and an outlet. A hollow port is sealed to the container and a perforator inside the port pierces and becomes embedded in the container. Solution in the container is withdrawn into the port. A line attached to the port and an administrative set further establishes flow between the container and the administration set. The port may be operated with a single-hand to establish fluid flow from the container to the administrative set. After the perforator is embedded in the container, a lock on the port prevents the perforator from removal from the container. Activation of the lock produces an audible and/or visible notification.