SAFETY DRUG DELIVERY CONNECTORS

摘要

Drug delivery connectors are provided for permitting and blocking fluid flow between a container and a catheter connector or other drug delivery site. The drug delivery connectors includes a ball valve (100) for forming a releasable seal within the drug delivery connectors. In one or more embodiments, the ball valve prevents fluid flow between an open proximal end and an open distal end the drug delivery connector and the ball (190) is movable in a proximal direction to release the releasable seal to permit fluid flow from the open proximal direction to the open distal direction. Methods of delivering medication to a catheter connector that includes an actuator (200) are also provided.