Patent ID: 6179821
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A61J,Y10S

Abstract:
A membrane port comprising:a flow port portion having a first end portion and a second end portion, said flow port portion defining a lumen therethrough from said first end portion to said second end portion, said second end portion constructed to engage a fluid container;a frangible connector portion having a first end portion and a second end portion, said second end portion of said connector portion mounted on said flow port portion;a pierceable membrane disposed in said lumen defined through said flow port portion, said pierceable membrane constructed to prevent fluid flow through said lumen defined through said flow port portion; anda cover portion mounted on said first end portion of said connector portion, said cover portion constructed to seal said first end portion of said flow port portion from an external environment of said flow port portion, whereby said cover portion can be removed from said membrane port by breaking said frangible connector portion, thereby providing access to said lumen defined through said flow port portion and to said pierceable membrane.