Coupling for medical fluids

摘要

A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another.

主权项

1. A coupling apparatus comprising;
a first component including a first non-mechanical valve; a second component including a second non-mechanical valve; a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve, said third component having an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough; a first housing for housing the first component; and a second housing for housing the second and third components, wherein the first and second housings are coupled to and separable from one another.