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Locking connector assembly

  • US 5,423,775 A
  • Filed: 01/21/1994
  • Issued: 06/13/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A shrouded cannula for connecting a fluid supply line to an infusion line, the infusion line having a septum mounted thereon and an external skirt extending outwardly and radially therefrom, said shrouded cannula comprising:

  • a substantially cylindrical shroud, said shroud having a longitudinal axis, an inlet portion connectable to said supply line, and a receiving portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface defining a recess to receive said infusion line;

    at least one lateral slot formed circumferentially in said shroud, said slot extending from said outer surface to said inner surface and through said shroud;

    a cannula completely surrounded by said shroud and attached thereto to be located in said recess and positioned to pierce said septum on said infusion line to establish fluid communication with said supply line; and

    a locking mechanism selectively insertable through said slot, and held therein for abutting said skirt of said infusion line, when said infusion line is located in said recess to prevent said infusion line from exiting said recess.

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