Patent ID: 6096011
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A patient interface for connection to a fluid delivery system comprising a first member of an aseptic connector, the first member comprising an inner wall and a resilient septum, the patient interface comprising:a second member of the aseptic connector operable to engage the first member to create a seal, the second member comprising an inner wall and a penetrating member having an abutment shoulder, the penetrating member operable to penetrate the resilient septum of the first member;a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member, the resilient sealing element comprising an elastomeric member that is axially compressed by the abutment shoulder when the first member and the second member are brought together to form the seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member;a tubing in fluid connection with the second member; anda unidirectional flow device in fluid connection with the tubing between the second member and a patient.