Self closing connector
US9951899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/267
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aseptic fluid connector having a male connector and a female connector engageable to aseptically transfer fluid therethrough. The male connector includes a closure and a piercing member comprising a hollow shaft for receiving fluid therein, a tip, and at least one port in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow shaft for passage of the fluid therethrough. The closure and/or the shaft is movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s). The female connector includes a pierceable septum. The male and female connector are engageable such that the piercing member pierces the pierceable septum. Only when the pierceable member has fully penetrated the pierceable septum can the closure and/or the shaft move from the first position, to the second position to aseptically transfer fluid therethrough.
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