Aseptic connector

摘要

An aseptic connector assembly and a method of aseptically transferring fluid are provided. The aseptic connector assembly includes a body portion, the body portion having a receptacle configured to receive a corresponding fill connector; a pivot portion adjustably disposed within and extending partially from the body portion, the pivot portion having a channel formed therein; and a conduit portion axially slidably disposed within the channel formed in the pivot portion. The pivot portion comprises a ready position and an operative position, the pivot portion being adjustable from the ready position to the operative position via relative movement with respect to the body portion. The method includes providing an aseptic connector in a ready position, coupling a flexible tubing and a fill connector to the aseptic connector, moving a pivot portion to an operative position, axially sliding the conduit portion into the fill connector, and transferring a fluid through the connector.

主权项

1. A fluid transfer system, comprising:
an aseptic connector assembly, comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having a receptacle therein,a pivot portion at least partially disposed within the body portion, the pivot portion having a channel formed therein and a recess formed therein,wherein the pivot portion comprises a ready position and an operative position, the pivot portion being adjustable from the ready position to the operative position via relative movement with respect to the body portion, anda conduit portion axially slidably disposed within the channel formed in the pivot portion; a fluid container; and a fill connector extending from the fluid container and having a frangible cap, the fill connector being connected to the receptacle of the body portion, wherein the recess of the pivot portion is arranged and disposed to receive the frangible cap of the fill connector when the pivot portion is in the ready position.