Patent ID: 8430859
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: A61J,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of purging an IV tubing system, the method consisting of providing an intravenous tubing system and a purge bag to prevent spillage of fluids comprising: an intravenous tubing comprising a first end configured to attach to a fluid container and a second end having a connector; and providing in an unconnected state a purge bag, the purge bag having at least one port configured to attach to the connector and the port including a closing means to close the port to prevent fluid flow through the port out of the purge bag, the port being openable to receive fluids from the intravenous tubing into the purge bag and closable by use of the closing means to prevent flow of fluids out of the purge bag through the port; attaching the purge bag to the IV tubing; attaching the intravenous tubing to a fluid container containing a fluid to be administered to a patient; purging a portion of the contents of the fluid and air in the intravenous tubing through the port into the purge bag until the intravenous tubing system is free of air in the line passing between the fluid container containing the fluid and the second end of the intravenous tubing; disconnecting the intravenous purge bag from the tubing at the connector port, closing the port with the closing means and discarding the purge bag without fluid escaping from the purge bag through the port; and attaching the intravenous tubing to a line for connecting to a patient to receive the fluid from the fluid container.