US Patent

US7857802 — Connector for medical liquid-containing packages and medical liquid-containing packages

Formulation · Assigned to Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH · Expires 2026-11-28 · 1y remaining

Vulnerability score 65/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects a connector for medical liquid-containing packages, such as infusion or transfusion bags, with a self-sealing membrane and breakable part.

USPTO Abstract

The invention relates to a connector for medical liquid-containing packages, in particular to infusion or transfusion bags comprising a connection element ( 1 ) provided with a channel-shaped opening ( 1 c ) in which a self-sealing membrane ( 8 ) is arranged. A breakable part ( 17 ) which is connected to the connection piece closes the channel-shaped opening. Above the membrane ( 8 ), said connection element is embodied in the form a connection piece ( 13 ) comprising an internal cone ( 14 ) and external thread ( 15 ), the membrane ( 8 ) being sealed for receiving a syringe cone shaft. The inventive connector makes it possible to inject an active substance by means of a conventional Luer lock syringe devoid of an injection cannula (needle).

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US7857802
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2026-11-28
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
Source
FDA Orange Book + USPTO grounding via Google Patents

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