Patent ID: 6706031
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: A61J,A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A needleless access system adapted to be mounted on a vial comprising:a generally elongated tubular housing having an interior dividing wall, flexible hooks projecting upwardly from the dividing wall which are diametrically opposed; a pair of confronting splines projecting upwardly from the interior dividing wall; a hub insert having a piercing tip normally supported in an armed position by hook elements; a series of outwardly projecting teeth which engage and are guided in the splines during axial displacement of the hub insert relative to the splined housing; and said hub insert having means for mounting a syringe assembly whereby the hub insert maybe activated axially guided by the splines so that the piercing tip engages the stopper in a vial aligned therewith.