Patent ID: 7658733
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: A61J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pressure regulating vial comprising: a body configured to contain a fluid; a septum coupled with the body in substantially airtight engagement, the septum comprising an elastomeric material; a conduit comprising a first end inside the vial and a second end extending through the perimeter of the septum; one or more extensions, apart from the conduit, protruding from at least a portion of the vial, the extensions being configured so that when at least a portion of a medical connector is coupled to the vial and overlies at least a portion of the conduit that extends through the perimeter of the septum, the extensions are positioned and shaped to provide an air pathway through which air communication is maintained between the conduit and ambient air outside the vial, said air pathway being outside of the medical connector; and a bag coupled to the first end of the conduit.