System and method for intermixing the contents of two containers

摘要

A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment.

主权项

1. A connector for connecting a first container containing a first substance to a second container containing a second substance, the connector comprising:
a proximal end portion defining a cavity configured to receive a first container, the proximal end portion including a penetrating member positioned within the cavity, the penetrating member defining a fluid flow passageway, the penetrating member constructed to pierce a seal of a first container when a first container is inserted into the cavity, the proximal end portion further including at least one retention member constructed to retain a first container when a first container is inserted into the cavity; a distal end portion having a securing mechanism constructed to engage a complimentary securing mechanism of a second container, the distal end portion further having a neck portion defining a distal opening of the connector, the distal opening of the connector being in fluid communication with the fluid flow passageway defined by the penetrating member of the proximal end portion; a removable plug sealing the distal opening for preventing fluid communication through the connector, the removable plug being constructed to matingly engage for movement with a removable sealing member of a second container, and a hanger constructed to hang the connector and a first container and a second container, when a first container and a second container are connected via the connector.