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Automated medical liquid filling system and method

  • US 8,863,788 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2013
  • Issued: 10/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A disposable for use in a system for automated filling of at least one interconnectable receptacle with a medical liquid, said system including an automated drive system with a valve drive member having one of a complimentary projection and a receiving member, comprising:

  • a housing comprising a tubular member and a valve housing;

    a piston slidably disposed in said tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of said tubular member;

    a valve disposed within said valve housing and fluidly interconnected to said tubular member proximal to said piston, wherein said valve includes a valve stem slidably disposed within said valve housing and comprising the other of said complimentary projection and receiving member, wherein said other of said complimentary projection and receiving member is selectively connectable to and disconnectable from said one of said complimentary projection and receiving member, and wherein said other of said complimentary projection and receiving member is operable for automated positioning by said one of said complimentary projection and receiving member in at least a first valve position and a second valve position when said other of said complimentary projection and receiving member is connected to said one of said complimentary projection and receiving member; and

    a plurality of ports,wherein in said first valve position a first valve port is fluidly interconnected to said tubular member, andwherein in said second valve position a second valve port is fluidly interconnected to said tubular member.

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