FLUID CONNECTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY TAKING FLUID MICROSAMPLES USING THIS DEVICE

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fluid connection device and a continuous automated system and method for taking fluid microsamples using this device.

SOLUTION: A device 20, which is intended to be connected to a first line 21 via a first opening and includes a second opening through which a second line 28 passes, comprises: a female fluid connector 22 that defines the first opening and has an internal fitting surface 23 terminating in a female end 24 into which this first line opens; and a male fluid connector 25 that defines the second opening, which is fitted into the female connector via its external surface 26 and terminates via its male radial end 27 inside the female connector. This second line is formed of a flexible microtube. The free end of the second line is pressed in a sealed manner against the female end so as to minimize the dead volume between the first line and the male connector.

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