Method and device for transferring fluid

摘要

A connector (10) for facilitating fluid communication between a sealed container (12) having an access port (16) and at least one fluid passageway transferring a fluid between a fluid source and the access port is described. The connector comprises a body (24) having a first end (26) configured for receiving a fluid and a second end (28) for receiving the access port of the container. The body defines a fluid passageway (60) between the first and second ends. A septum (50) is connected to the first end of the body and a luer cap (42, 53) attached to said body seals the first end. The connector also comprises a piercing member (66) that is in communication with the fluid passageway for transferring fluid passed into the body to the access port. The piercing member is at least partially enclosed by the body. A locking member (32) is also provided that is axially slidable along the body between a first or unlocked position and a second or locked position to prevent movement of the body relative to the access port.