Filter bag and connector cartridge
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1. Apparatus for connecting two fluid lines comprising:
- a first connector and a first of said fluid lines attached thereto, a second connector and a second of said fluid lines connected thereto, said second connector being adapted to connect with said first connector to connect said two fluid lines, a source of electromagnetic energy arranged to direct said electromagnetic energy toward the location of said second connector when said second connector is connected to said first connector, and a detector arranged to detect said electromagnetic energy only when said second connector is connected to said first connector.
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Abstract
A system for collection of blood during surgery includes an interlock that requires conduits supplying collected blood to a bag to be properly connected before the system is operated. The interlock includes a source of electromagnetic energy that illuminates connectors to determine whether they are connected. In a preferred embodiment, the connector is a Luer connector with a cylindrical portion that redirects the electromagnetic energy when the connector is in place.
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1. Apparatus for connecting two fluid lines comprising:
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a first connector and a first of said fluid lines attached thereto, a second connector and a second of said fluid lines connected thereto, said second connector being adapted to connect with said first connector to connect said two fluid lines, a source of electromagnetic energy arranged to direct said electromagnetic energy toward the location of said second connector when said second connector is connected to said first connector, and a detector arranged to detect said electromagnetic energy only when said second connector is connected to said first connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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