Patent ID: 7425209
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. A connector for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container comprising: a first sleeve adapted to be connected to the first container; a second sleeve adapted to be connected to the second container, the second sleeve being associated with the first sleeve and movable axially with respect thereto from an inactivated position to an activated position; a port septum positioned in the first sleeve proximate a port snap; and a means for preventing premature activation of the connector, wherein the first sleeve has a first attaching member, the first attaching member is a port adapter assembly, the first attaching member is adapted to connect to the first container, the port adapter assembly has the port snap connected to a membrane tube, the port snap is connected to the first sleeve, the membrane tube is adapted to be connected to a port tube of the first container, the first sleeve has a guide proximate a first end of the first sleeve, and the port septum is positioned between the guide and port snap.