Patent ID: 8221382
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A61J,A61M,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A port assembly for a container storing a fluid to be mixed with a medicament in a vial, said port assembly comprising: a port housing defining a first opening at a proximal end thereof, said first opening providing access to a cavity defined within said port housing, said port housing defining a second opening spaced from said first opening, said second opening also providing access to said cavity defined within said port housing, and an axially movable plug sealing said second opening; a retainer positioned in said cavity to retain a vial in a docked position; and an actuator axially fixed within said cavity of said port housing between said first and said second openings, said actuator comprising a plurality of sidewall members extending axially toward said first opening of said port housing, one or more openings being defined between said sidewall members, and a central cavity defined by said sidewall members, said actuator adapted to force a stopper associated with the vial into the vial during activation.