Safety drug delivery connectors
US9381339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Drug delivery connectors are provided for permitting and blocking fluid flow between a container and a catheter connector or other drug delivery site. Embodiments of the drug delivery connectors include a ball valve for forming a releasable seal within the drug delivery connectors. In one or more embodiments, the ball valve prevents fluid flow between an open proximal end and an open distal end of the drug delivery connector and is movable in a proximal direction to release the releasable seal to permit fluid flow from the open proximal direction to the open distal direction. Methods of delivering medication to a catheter connector that includes an actuator are also provided.
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