MULTI-CONTAINER TRANSFER AND DELIVERY DEVICE
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Abstract
A multi-container transfer and delivery device configured to allow multiple containers to transfer and mix their respective materials and for receiving of the mixed materials to a delivery device. The transfer device comprises a plurality of flow conduits for fluid flow between the multiple containers and the delivery device. Methods of mixing using the device and methods of sterilizing the device are described. A drug mixing kit comprising a multi-container housing with a plurality of flow conduits and a plurality of compartments for receiving containers and a transfer device is also described.
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Citations
80 Claims
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41. A transfer device comprising:
a housing comprising; a base; and a lower housing assembled to the base, the lower housing slidably receiving an upper housing;
wherein the lower housing defines three compartments, two of the three compartments configured for receiving a container having a pierceable portion, and one of the compartments configured to engage a delivery device with a dispensing member, the delivery device having a pierceable fluid by-pass element adjacent the dispensing member; anda fluidic conduit system formed upon assembly of the base with the lower housing for providing fluid communication between at least two of the three compartments. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49. A transfer device comprising:
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a housing comprising; a base; and a lower housing assembled to the base, the lower housing slidably receiving a portion of an upper housing;
wherein the lower housing defines multiple compartments, at least two of the multiple compartments associated with the portion of the upper housing and configured for receiving at least two containers, each having a pierceable portion associated therewith, and one of the multiple compartments configured to receive a delivery device; anda fluidic conduit system integral with the base providing fluid communication between at least two of the multiple compartments. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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57. A method of mixing and transferring, the method comprising:
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providing a device, the device comprising; a housing comprising; a base; and a lower housing assembled to the base, the lower housing slidably receiving an upper housing;
wherein the lower housing defines at least two compartments, two of the three compartments configured for receiving a container having a pierceable portion, and one of the compartments configured to engage a delivery device; anda fluidic conduit system integral with the base providing fluid communication between the at least two compartments; applying an external force to slidably receive the upper housing into the lower housing; transferring the contents of a first container to a second container via the fluidic conduit system; and mixing at least a portion of the contents of the first container with at least a portion of the contents of the second container. - View Dependent Claims (58, 59, 60, 61)
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70. A method of packaging a transfer device for sterilization, the method comprising:
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providing a packaging member, the packaging member comprising; a first receptacle configured to receive a transfer device optionally with a first container; and optionally, a second receptacle configured to separately receive a second container comprising a material sensitive to a sterilization condition; receiving a transfer device into the first receptacle, the transfer device comprising a housing comprising; a base; a lower housing assembled to the base, the lower housing slidably receiving a portion of an upper housing;
wherein the lower housing defines multiple compartments, at least two of the multiple compartments associated with the portion of the upper housing and configured for receiving at least two containers, each having a pierceable portion associated therewith, and one of the multiple compartments configured to receive a delivery device; anda fluidic conduit system integral with the base providing fluid communication between the three compartments; and sealing over the first receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76)
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77. A method of sterilization, the method comprising:
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packaging a transfer device optionally with a first container in a packaging member, the packaging member comprising; a first receptacle configured to separately receive the transfer device and the optional first container; and a second receptacle configured to separately receive a second container; sealing the first receptacle; sterilizing the transfer device and the optional first container with a sterilization condition; introducing a second container to the second receptacle, the second container comprising a material sensitive to the first sterilization condition; and optionally sealing the second receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (78, 79, 80)
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Specification