DUAL MATERIAL Y-CONNECTOR

摘要

A dual material Y-connector for use in connection with medical tubing systems and the like includes an inner core made of a first material such as a rigid plastic material and an over-layer made of a second material such as a pliable thermoplastic elastomer. The Y-connector comprises a primary arm, a secondary arm and a convergence arm all in fluid communication with one another and may include a tubing segment bonded to the Y-connector convergence arm. The first material can be a transparent copolyester and the second material can be a translucent thermoplastic elastomer. Threaded caps having a multi-indentation configuration can be tethered to one or more arms and be configured to seal one or more Y-connector ports.

主权项

1. Y-connector apparatus for use in connection with an enteral feeding system, the apparatus comprising:
a Y-connector comprising an inner core made of a first material and an over-layer made of a second material, wherein the over-layer at least partially encloses the inner core; wherein the Y-connector comprises a primary arm, a secondary arm and a convergence arm all in fluid communication with one another.