Fluid connector for fluid delivery apparatus

Details Fluid connector for fluid delivery apparatus Fluid connector for fluid delivery apparatus

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Bochna, David E (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Having plural independent paths

Parallel paths

C285S124400, C285S354000, C604S905000, C604S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984929

ABSTRACT:
A connector is described that comprises a male connector portion that is releasably connectable to a complimentary female connector portion. The male fluid connector portion comprises a plurality of hollow needles that are each in fluid communication with a lumen of the associated tubing. The female connector portion comprises plurality of chambers or apertures that comprise a septum seal through which a hollow needle can be passed. Tubing having a plurality of lumens is coupled to the female connector portion and each lumen is in fluid communication with one of said chambers. The male and/or female connector portions also include an alignment guide that allows the hollow needles of the male part to be uniquely aligned with the corresponding septum seals of the female part. The use of the connector for medical purposes is described.

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