Fluid connector for endoscope reprocessing system

摘要

Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in a medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.

主权项

1. A connector assembly comprising:
a connector; an elongate fluid coupling member, wherein said elongate fluid coupling member defines a longitudinal axis, wherein said elongate fluid coupling member comprises a substantially tubular portion extending along said longitudinal axis, and wherein an eccentric attachment feature is formed on said substantially tubular portion extending outward from said longitudinal axis, said connector comprising: a connector body having an end wall and a bushing-receiving cavity therein, said end wall having a coupling opening therethrough sized to enable said substantially tubular portion to protrude therethrough; and a flexible bushing received within said bushing-receiving cavity and having a passage therethrough to enable said substantially tubular portion and said eccentric attachment feature to be inserted within a proximal end of said passage, said flexible bushing sized relative to said bushing-receiving cavity to permit said bushing to flex therein about said eccentric attachment feature and said substantially tubular portion when said substantially tubular portion and said eccentric attachment feature are inserted into said proximal end of said passage in said flexible bushing, wherein said flexible bushing comprises a coupling member engagement surface configured to engage said elongate fluid coupling member and a bushing seat engagement surface comprising at least one seal feature protruding from said bushing seat engagement surface to establish a substantially fluid-tight seal between said bushing and a bushing seat, wherein said coupling member engagement surface comprises a proximal portion having a first diameter, wherein said coupling member engagement surface comprises an intermediate portion having a second diameter, wherein said coupling member engagement surface comprises a distal portion having a third diameter, wherein said first diameter is larger than said second diameter, wherein said second diameter is larger than said third diameter, and wherein said second portion of said coupling member engagement surface is configured to removably retain said substantially tubular portion and said eccentric attachment feature to establish a substantially fluid-tight seal between said connector and said elongate fluid coupling member.