Fluid transfer assembly with venting arrangement
US8684994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/2079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid transfer assembly including a vented female vial adapter and male vial adapter for use with a pair of vials including a vial with contents under negative pressure for liquid drug reconstitution and administration purposes. The vented female vial adapter includes a venting arrangement and the male vial adapter includes a sealing arrangement for selectively sealing the venting arrangement. The fluid transfer assembly is designed such that only filtered air is drawn into the vial under negative pressure subsequent to reconstitution of liquid drug contents to ensure sterile conditions.
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