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Medical connector

  • US 5,776,116 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 07/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of transferring a fluid from a first conduit to a second conduit, said first conduit having a hollow tube at an end thereof, said second conduit having a resilient, resealable septum at an end thereof, comprising the steps of:

  • presenting a generally flat outer surface at the end of said second conduit;

    penetrating said septum with said hollow tube;

    locking said first conduit to said second conduit;

    transferring a fluid between said conduits;

    disengaging said first and second conduits; and

    removing said tube from said septum thereby causing said septum to reseal.

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