Connecting device for medical liquid containers
First Claim
1. A connection assembly comprising:
- a medical liquid container;
a tubular port member extending from the container, said tubular port member including a flange member disposed about its distal end;
a pierceable diaphragm positioned within and sealing said tubular port member;
a hollow tubular piercing pin connected at its proximal end to a length of flexible tubing and having a sharpened tip at its distal end adapted for penetration of said pierceable diaphragm member;
locking means for the selective retention of said piercing pin within said tubular port member;
said locking means comprising a clasp member including first and second substantially C-shaped body portions hingedly connected to each other and further including latching means at opposing sides thereof, said clasp member being constructed and arranged for telescopic attachment to said tubular port;
a plurality of protruding frictional engagement means integrally formed and disposed within said clasp member proximate the distal end thereof, said protruding frictional engagement means being constructed and arranged for securing said clasp member on said port following said telescopic attachment; and
additional engagement means defined by a flange member extending from said piercing pin and a wall surface positioned within said clasp member to limit longitudinal movement of said piercing pin in either direction.
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Abstract
A connecting device for medical liquid administration sets, particularly for use in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis comprises a tubular port extending from a medical liquid container. The tubular port has a pierceable diaphragm positioned within and sealing the same. A hollow tubular piercing pin having a sharpened tip is used for penetrating the pierceable diaphragm. A length of flexible tubing extends from the piercing pin and is connected to a catheter positioned in the peritoneum of the patient. A locking mechanism is utilized for selectively retaining the piercing pin within the tubular port following insertion, and for asepticizing the connection. The locking mechanism comprises a tubular clasp which closes around the piercing pin and telescopes over the tubular port. A plurality of ratchets on the inside of the clasp lock the pin and port together following connection.
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5 Claims
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1. A connection assembly comprising:
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a medical liquid container; a tubular port member extending from the container, said tubular port member including a flange member disposed about its distal end; a pierceable diaphragm positioned within and sealing said tubular port member; a hollow tubular piercing pin connected at its proximal end to a length of flexible tubing and having a sharpened tip at its distal end adapted for penetration of said pierceable diaphragm member; locking means for the selective retention of said piercing pin within said tubular port member; said locking means comprising a clasp member including first and second substantially C-shaped body portions hingedly connected to each other and further including latching means at opposing sides thereof, said clasp member being constructed and arranged for telescopic attachment to said tubular port; a plurality of protruding frictional engagement means integrally formed and disposed within said clasp member proximate the distal end thereof, said protruding frictional engagement means being constructed and arranged for securing said clasp member on said port following said telescopic attachment; and additional engagement means defined by a flange member extending from said piercing pin and a wall surface positioned within said clasp member to limit longitudinal movement of said piercing pin in either direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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