US 8,118,802 B2
Connector for packaging containing medical fluids and packaging for medical fluidsGeneral
US 8,118,802 B2
Connector for packaging containing medical fluids and packaging for medical fluids
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Tatyana Zalukaeva
Art Unit:
3761 Refrigeration, Vaporization, Ventilation, and Combustion
Inventors:
Torsten Brandenburger; Ismael Rahimy
Assignee:
Priority:
05/27/02
Filed:
08/18/10
Granted:
02/21/12
Expiration:
03/25/24
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a connector for packaging containing medical fluids, in particular infusion or transfusion bags, including a tubular connection part for receiving a spike for the withdrawal of fluid, and having a lower opening on the packaging side and an upper opening on the connection side. A self-sealing membrane, which is pierced by the spike, is located in the connection part. The membrane has an upper, annular section leading into a lower, plate-shaped section, said annular section of the membrane surrounding the spike in a sealing manner, when the latter pierces the plate-shaped section. The membrane acts as a guide for the spike and also reseals the connector, once the spike has been removed.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
A61A61J1/1406A61J