Patent ID: 6471674
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A fluid delivery system comprising:at least a first pump system to pressurize an injection fluid; a patient interface in removable fluid connection with the first pump system; and a fluid path in fluid connection between the at least first pump system and the patient interface, the fluid path comprising a connector comprising a housing defining at least one inlet and an outlet and a sealing member at least partially disposed within the housing, the sealing member being adapted to extend outward from an interior of the housing of the connector to be at least generally flush with the outlet of the connector to facilitate aseptic cleaning of an outward facing surface of the sealing member and being biased to close the outlet when the patient interface is disconnected from the connector, the at least first pump system being in fluid connection with the at least one inlet of the connector and the patient interface being in removable fluid connection with the outlet of the connector.