Sterile Connection/Disconnection Coupling And Method

摘要

Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.

主权项

1. A fluid transfer device comprising:
a first member, comprising a first body member having a first valve port, a first door actuatable between a first valve port open position and a first valve port closed position, and a first valve member; a second member, comprising a second body member having a second valve port, a second door actuatable between a second valve port open position and a second valve port closed position, and a second valve member; said first member and said second member being engageable and lockable to actuate said first door to said first valve port open position and said second door to said second valve open position, thereby creating fluid communication between said first and second members.