Patent ID: 7387618
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: A61J,A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A medical connector, comprising: a plurality of arms; a first cap and a second cap directly coupled together by a first tether, the first cap adapted to substantially obstruct fluid flow through a first arm of the plurality of arms, the second cap adapted to substantially obstruct fluid flow through a second arm of the plurality of arms; a fastener secured to a portion of the medical connector and coupled to either the first cap or the second cap by a second tether, wherein the second tether is different than the first tether and the first cap is further adapted to remain in close proximity to the first arm when the first cap is not engaged with the first arm and the second cap is engaged with the second arm; and a valve adapted to selectively place two or more passageways in fluid communication.