Enteral feeding assembly with lock assembly
US9259564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an enteral feeding assembly having a base and a connector. The base has a catheter with a lumen for communication with a body lumen. The base also has an opening with a predetermined shape on its proximal side that also communicates with the catheter lumen. The connector has a key configured to complement the predetermined shape of the opening in the base, which occurs desirably in one position only, so that the connector and base may be joined together. The connector is also connected to a feeding tube that provides a nutrient solution from a replaceable feeding bag. Once the connector is in position in the base, liquid may from the bag to the body lumen. Once in position, the connector may rotate 360 degrees relative to the base before being again in the installation/removal position.
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