Patent ID: 7118560
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical connector having a longitudinal axis and interconnected axially aligned relatively rotatable male and female Luer parts forming a housing whereby relative rotation of said parts opens and closes a fluid flow path through said connector, said parts being configured for connection to external male and female Luer flowlines; a flow conducting insert non-rotatably affixed in said female Luer part, said insert having an internal fluid passageway extending from a first axially aligned end to a second end, said second end being offset from said axis; a compressible seal in said male Luer part, said seal abutting said second end of said insert and having a flow passageway extending between a first axially offset end at said second end of said insert to an axially aligned second end, such that said ends of said flow passageways in abutting ends of said insert and seal may be aligned to open said flow path; and an elastomeric stopper on said insert, said stopper having a swabbable end providing a deformable normally closed opening which may be opened by pushing said swabbable end over said insert by an external male Luer received in said female Luer part, said stopper having an annular axially collapsible skirt engaged with said female Luer part and said insert.