MEDICAL FLUID CONNECTOR APPARATUS

摘要

A medical fluid connector is described that comprises a first fluid connector portion (310) that can be connected to a second fluid connector portion (300). The first fluid connector portion (310) comprises a first locking member, a lumen (314) and a septum (312) for sealing the lumen. The second fluid connector portion (300) comprises a second locking member, a lumen (304) and a hollow needle (302) that is retained in and protrudes from the aperture at the end of the lumen (304). The variation in cross-sectional area of the fluid path through the fluid connector portion (300) is less than 1mm to reduce mixing effects. The use of such a connector for neurosurgical purposes is described.