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System, apparatus and method employed with enteral systems

  • US 10,532,007 B2
  • Filed: 12/19/2014
  • Issued: 01/14/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector system configured to fluidly connect a nasogastric tube assembly including a lumen and a tube to a medical device, the system comprising:

  • a connector including;

    a fitting configured to provide a fluid-tight connection with the medical device;

    a neck coupled to the fitting, the neck configured to attach to the nasogastric tube assembly; and

    a body coupled to the neck, the body configured to provide a fluid-tight connection with the nasogastric tube assembly when at least partially inserted within the lumen; and

    a first tether including a first fastening region defined by a first semi-circular segment extending along an arc through an angle of greater than 180° and

    defining a first opening receiving the neck, a second fastening region defined by a second semi-circular segment extending along an arc through an angle of greater than 180° and

    configured to couple to the nasogastric tube assembly, a link coupling the first fastening region to the second fastening region, and a resilient arm extending from a free end of the second fastening region, the link configured to maintain a fixed distance separating the first fastening region from the second fastening region, wherein the first tether has an open position and a closed position, the first tether being biased toward the open position, and a free end of the first tether engaging a surface of the first fastening region in the closed position.

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