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Disconnect for medical access devices

  • US 5,820,614 A
  • Filed: 05/01/1997
  • Issued: 10/13/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A disconnect device for placement in a medical tubing set comprising:

  • a first portion having a first passageway therethrough having a first valve therein biased in a normally closed position to close said first passageway, said first valve being operative to an open position;

    a second portion having a second passageway therethrough having a second valve therein biased in a normally closed position to close said second passageway, said second valve being operative to an open position;

    attachment means for releasable attachment of said second portion onto said first portion thereby to connect said first and second passageways in fluid communication, to overcome said bias of said first valve and said second valve, to open said valves and to allow a fluid flow through said device; and

    said second portion being detachable from said first portion at said attachment means by a preselected force, said first valve and said second valve thereby operative to said normally closed position upon detachment.

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