Aseptic connector and fluid delivery system using such an aseptic connector
First Claim
1. A patient interface for connection to a fluid delivery system comprising a first member of an aseptic connector, the first member comprising an inner wall and a resilient septum, the patient interface comprising:
- a second member of the aseptic connector operable to engage the first member to create a seal, the second member comprising an inner wall and a penetrating member having an abutment shoulder, the penetrating member operable to penetrate the resilient septum of the first member;
a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, the resilient sealing element comprising an elastomeric member that is axially compressed by the abutment shoulder when the first member and the second member are brought together to form the seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member;
a tubing in fluid connection with the second member; and
a unidirectional flow device in fluid connection with the tubing between the second member and a patient.
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Abstract
An aseptic connector comprises a first member and a second member. The first member preferably includes a resilient septum, and the second member preferably includes a penetrating member. Preferably, the septum is formed from an elastomeric material such as a silicone elastomer. The penetrating member preferably includes an extending penetrating element to penetrate the resilient septum. The aseptic connector further comprises a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of an inner wall of the first member and an inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member. The seal created is suitable to withstand relatively high pressures (for example, those experienced during the injection of contrast media in CT procedures). A fluid delivery system comprising at least a first aseptic connector as described above is also provided.
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32 Claims
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1. A patient interface for connection to a fluid delivery system comprising a first member of an aseptic connector, the first member comprising an inner wall and a resilient septum, the patient interface comprising:
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a second member of the aseptic connector operable to engage the first member to create a seal, the second member comprising an inner wall and a penetrating member having an abutment shoulder, the penetrating member operable to penetrate the resilient septum of the first member; a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, the resilient sealing element comprising an elastomeric member that is axially compressed by the abutment shoulder when the first member and the second member are brought together to form the seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member; a tubing in fluid connection with the second member; and a unidirectional flow device in fluid connection with the tubing between the second member and a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of delivering fluid to a patient, comprising the following steps:
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providing a fluid delivery system comprising a pump system and a first member of an aseptic connector in fluid connection with the pump system; providing a patient interface comprising a patient interface end, a second member of the aseptic connector and a unidirectional flow device disposed between the patient interface end and the second member, the first and second members of the aseptic connector cooperable to form a seal; connecting the patient interface end of the patient interface to the patient; connecting the second member of the aseptic connector on the patient interface to the first member of the aseptic connector; and activating the pump system to deliver fluid to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An aseptic connector comprising:
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a first member comprising an inner wall and a resilient septum; a second member comprising an inner wall and a penetrating member having an abutment shoulder, the penetrating member including an extending penetrating element to penetrate the resilient septum; and a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, the seal thereby formed being suitable for use at relatively high pressures, the resilient sealing element comprising an elastomeric member that is axially compressed by the abutment shoulder when the first member and the second member are brought together to form the seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A fluid delivery system for injecting a fluid into a patient, the fluid delivery system comprising:
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a first aseptic connector comprising;
a first member comprising an inner wall and a resilient septum;
a second member comprising an inner wall and a penetrating member, the penetrating member comprising an extending penetrating element to penetrate the resilient septum; and
a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, the seal thereby formed being suitable for use at relatively high pressures; anda pump system in fluid connection with one of the first member and the second member, the other of the first member and the second member being in fluid connection with the patient. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. An aseptic connector comprising:
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a first member comprising a first threaded section, an inner wall and a resilient septum; a second member comprising a second threaded section, an inner wall and a penetrating member operable to penetrate the resilient septum; and a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, wherein the first threaded section and the second threaded section cooperate to securely and releasably connect the first member to the second member. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A patient interface for connection to a fluid delivery system comprising a first member of an aseptic connector, the first member comprising a first threaded section, the patient interface comprising:
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a second member of the aseptic connector operable to engage the first member to create a seal, the second member comprising a second threaded section operable to engage the first threaded section to securely and releasably connect the first member to the second member; a tubing in fluid connection with the second member; and a unidirectional flow device in fluid connection with the tubing between the second member and a patient. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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