Patent ID: 8177771
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A catheter connector, comprising: a stem including a first and second lumen extending longitudinally from a proximal end of the stem to a distal end of the stem, a first and second prong positioned at the distal end of the stem corresponding, respectively, to the first and second lumen, the first and second prong separated by a gap capable of receiving a catheter septum; a clamp coupled to the stem, the clamp including first and second clamp members separately hinged to a clamp base, the first and second clamp members including a recessed inner surface, the first and second prong having an outer profile generally corresponding to the recessed inner surface of the first and second clamp members; and a collar slidable from a proximal non-engaged position to a distal engaged position, the collar engaging an outer surface of each of the first and second clamp members in the distal engaged position.