Patent ID: 6730071
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: A61B,A61J,A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A blood collection bag assembly comprising a flexible bag for collecting a volume of blood, flexible tubing extending from and communicating with the bag, the flexible tubing having an end remote from the bag, and a connector secured to said end of said flexible tubing remote from said bag, said connector comprising:a needle pierceable resealable closure sealingly engaged with said end of said flexible tubing, an inner fitting supportingly engaged within said end of said flexible tubing remote from said bag, said fitting preventing said flexible tubing from collapsing, and thereby facilitating secure engagement of said closure with said flexible tubing, a cap, said cap comprising a cylindrical sidewall surrounding said end of said flexible tubing and an annular end wall extending inwardly from said cylindrical sidewall, said annular end wall securely engaging said closure for sealing said flexible tubing, wherein the inner fitting and the cap are separate from one another, said cylindrical sidewall of said cap being forcibly engaged over said end of said flexible tubing for securely gripping said end of said flexible tubing between said cylindrical sidewall and said inner support.