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Systems and methods for providing a closed venting hazardous drug IV set

US8870846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2013
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/049
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for priming and venting a hazardous drug within an intravenous administration set. The device includes various access ports and fluid channels to permit direct injection of a hazardous drug into the fluid reservoir, while eliminating the possibility of undesirable exposure to the hazardous drug. The device further includes priming and flushing ports to enable flushing of a hazardous drug from the system following an infusion procedure.

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