Luer connector

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1996-01-19

1998-12-22

Stright, Jr., Ronald

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604283, A61M 500

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058512012

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a luer connector which exhibits an improved engagement force, in comparison to a standard luer connector, when a fluid contaminant is present between the contact surfaces of mated luer fitments. The luer connector of the present invention comprises a textured contact surface which is adapted to trap or channel fluid contaminants away from the contact surfaces of mated luer fitments. Also disclosed herein is a method of making a luer connector with a textured contact surface.

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