FLUID CARTRIDGE FOR MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE

摘要

The invention is generally directed toward a novel fluid cartridge for medical infusion devices. The disclosed invention describes various protection sleeves and other structures for protecting the luer connection of a lineset that connects to the cartridge, to reduce the stresses placed on the luer connection when the lineset is worn on the body of patient, and to reduce the chances for unintentional disconnection, breakage, or leakage.

主权项

1. A medicament cartridge, comprising:
a housing having an open proximal end, a distal end, and a cavity therein defining a reservoir; a plunger configured to slidably insert into the proximal end of the cartridge; a luer connector at the distal end of the cartridge, the luer connector having internal threads and a nipple in fluid communication with the reservoir; and a two-piece clam-shell protective cover at the distal end of the housing.