MEDICAL BREAK-AWAY CONNECTORS

摘要

Break-away connectors are disclosed. The break-away connectors may be configured to be coupled in at least two configurations, for example, a high force configuration and a low force configuration. The break-away connectors may also be incrementally adjustable between the high force configuration and the low force configuration. The break-away connectors may be coupled to a first medical device and a second medical device. Methods of using and/or coupling the break-away connectors are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A break-away connector, comprising:
a first body member having a coupling end portion and a break-away end portion; and a second body member having a coupling end portion and a break-away end portion, wherein the break-away end portion of first body member is configured to engage the break-away end portion of the second body member upon coupling of the first body member to the second body member, wherein the first body member is coupleable to the second body member in one of at least two configurations, and wherein a greater force is required to uncouple the first body member from the second body member when the break-away connector is in a first configuration in comparison to when the break-away connector is in a second configuration.