Patent ID: 11904129
Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBH
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A method for connecting to fluid conduits with a connector assembly, the connector assembly having a male and female connector member configured to mate to each other and establish a fluid-tight seal therebetween, each of the male and female connector members having a lumen, the lumens substantially aligned with respect to each other when the male and female connectors are mated, the connector assembly further comprising a cavity extension extending more radially outward relative to adjoining portions of the lumens, the cavity extension including a valve comprising a thru-hole bore that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, the method comprising the steps of:
positioning the thru-hole bore in the closed position such that the thru-hole bore of the valve isolates the cavity extension from the lumens of the male and female connectors;
establishing a smooth transitional surface free of gaps or spaces between the male connector and the female connector;
positioning the thru-hole bore in the open position such that the thru-hole bore of the valve establishes a fluid communication between the cavity extension and the lumens of the male and female connectors;
maintaining for a period of time the connector assembly in an orientation such that the cavity extension has an elevation superior to the adjoining portions of the male and female connectors; and
venting air bubbles captured within the cavity extension to a location exterior to the cavity extension.