Patent ID: 11911593
Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. An infusion adapter for connection with an infusion fluid container, the infusion adapter comprising:
a connection portion configured to engage an injection port of an infusion fluid container; and
a port configured to connect with an intravenous line, the port in fluid communication with the connection portion,
wherein the connection portion includes a retaining ring extending radially outward from the connection portion, the retaining ring is configured to securely connect the infusion adapter to the infusion fluid container to resist disconnection of the infusion adapter from the infusion fluid container once the infusion adapter is connected to the infusion fluid container,
wherein the retaining ring has a first side with a tapered, rounded surface in a longitudinal direction of the connection portion, and a second side positioned opposite the first side, the second side of the retaining ring defining a sharp edge that is configured to engage a portion of the infusion fluid container upon an attempt to withdraw the infusion adapter from the infusion fluid container, and wherein the retaining ring defines a plurality of teeth.