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Dialysis connector and cap compatible with gas sterilization

  • US 9,545,470 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2013
  • Issued: 01/17/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A disposable dialysis apparatus comprising:

  • a connector;

    a protective cap fitted to the connector;

    a sealing ring provided by one of the protective cap or the connector, the sealing ring forming a seal between the cap and the connector, the seal capable of holding pressure; and

    a stabilization rib provided by the connector, the stabilization rib (i) positioned and arranged to tend to prevent the protective cap from vibrating about the sealing ring, and (ii) discontinuous to define an opening enabling a sterilizing gas to flow past the stabilization rib to contact the sealing ring.

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