Patent ID: 8070725

Claim:
A medical device comprising: a first vascular access device comprising a luer integrated air venting system, having a female luer fitting having an inner surface, a distal end, a proximal end, and a passage extending between said ends; an annular venting mechanism located within said passage of said female luer fitting and seated against the inner surface of the female luer, a distal end of the annular venting mechanism having a cutout in fluid communication with a passageway extending through the annular venting mechanism; and a fluid diverter located within said passageway of said annular vent mechanism, said annular venting mechanism providing communication between said vascular access device and ambient surroundings, wherein said venting mechanism permits an outflow of air from said vascular access device to said ambient surroundings through said annular venting mechanism, and wherein said annular venting mechanism substantially prevents an outflow of fluid from said vascular access device to said ambient surroundings through said annular venting mechanism.