Patent ID: 6364869
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A medical connector having a longitudinal axis and interconnected relatively rotatable parts aligned on said axis whereby relative rotation of said parts opens and closes a fluid flow path through said connector, at least one of said parts comprising a female Luer including an integrally formed post therein extending axially outwardly from an inner end surface of said female Luer, said connector further including an elastomeric stopper having an exterior end surface and a flow passageway extending through said end surface capable of deforming upon contact with said post to open said flow passageway to permit fluid flow axially along said post through said passageway, said stopper being slidably fitted into said female Luer for axial movement of said stopper with respect to said female Luer and a spring engaged with said stopper and with said female Luer for retaining said stopper in said female Luer and urging said stopper outwardly of said female Luer when said spring is compressed, said spring having an uncompressed length such that said exterior end surface of said stopper is proximate an end of said female Luer.