Patent ReferencesIn-line transfer unit Sterile coupling Device for preparing and dispensing a solution Cannula assembly having closed, pressure-removable piercing tip Anti-contamination hazardous material package Device for connecting and draining a pouch Cartridge and adapter for introducing a beneficial agent into an intravenous delivery system Drug delivery cartridge with protective cover Sliding reconstitution device with seal Vessel for safe handling of substances InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 978555 filed on 11/19/1992US Classes:604/87, Means broken, cut, pierced or torn to permit mixing604/414Mounted on one container and used to pierce another container or closureExaminersPrimary: Rosenbaum, C. FredAssistant: Alexander, V. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61M 037/00AbstractA drug delivery device is provided for coupling a first container including a beneficial agent to a second member. In an embodiment, the device includes a substantially hollow member having a cannula mounted within a wall that divides the substantially hollow member into a first and second section. The first section includes means for receiving at least a portion of a first container. The substantially hollow member includes a wall that defines an exterior of the first section that is substantially flexible. A number of different cannula and flow path structures within the hollow member are possible pursuant to the present invention.Other References
Field of SearchMeans for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquidTreating material introduced directly into liquid stream path Solid treating material Septum pierced by conduit Means broken, cut, pierced or torn to permit mixing Septum Closure moved, expanded, or flexed by force transmitted by liquid Septum pierced by conduit to permit flow Septum within collapsible material reservoir Septum piercing conduit separate from body entering conduit CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure Conduit with hollow needle or spike at each end thereof Mounted on one container and used to pierce another container or closure Container with piercable closure Materials mixed within container | |