LUER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A luer connector assembly is provided for enhancing the frictional engagemen t between medical devices such as syringes and needle assemblies. The assembly needle includes a female luer fitting having a passageway and a relatively soft, resilient member bounding the passageway. The passageway is also bound ed by the body of the fitting, which is harder than the soft, resilient member. A male luer fitting inserted into the passageway engages both the soft, resilient member and the body of the female luer fitting. A method of manufacturing such a connector assembly is further provided. A first materia l is injected into a mold to form the body of a female luer fitting, the fitti ng including a passageway and a recess extending into the body. A second materi al is then injected such that is extends into the recess and bounds the passageway. The second material, when cool, is softer than the first materia l.