Patent ID: 8545449

Claim:
A multi-port fluid access device forming a rigid plastic fluid manifold, comprising: a straight main tubular body extending longitudinally and having an inner surface forming a central flow channel, a first open end, and a second open end, wherein the inner surface forms a connection structure adapted for connecting to blood-flow tubing at each end of the tubular body; a needle access first fluid port at a first axial position along the main tubular body, the needle access first fluid port comprising a first tubular body connecting to the main tubular body, and a first septum within the first tubular body adapted for needle penetration to provide needle access to the central flow channel; a needleless access second fluid port at a second axial position along the tubular section that is offset from the first axial position, the needleless access second fluid port comprising a second tubular body connecting to the main tubular body; gripping members centered at the first axial position and on opposite sides of the main tubular body, the gripping members comprising respective gripping surfaces; and a needle shield, projecting outwardly from and positioned between the first fluid port and the gripping surfaces, the needle shield adapted to prevent a needle from puncturing a finger of a user holding the device by the gripping surfaces.