Fluid delivery system and an aseptic connector for use therewith

摘要

A fluid delivery system includes a valve device, a pump system operable to pressurize a fluid and a patient interface. The valve device includes a sealing element and defines at least a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet includes a first member of a connector. The pump system is operably associated with the second outlet of the valve device. The patient interface includes a second member of the connector and a tube in fluid connection with the second member. The second member of the connector is adapted to be removably connected to the first member of the connector. The first member preferably includes a resilient septum, and the second member preferably includes a penetrating member. The connector further comprises a resilient sealing element that contacts the penetrating member and one of an inner wall of the first member and an inner wall of the second member to create a seal between the penetrating member and one of the inner wall of the first member and the inner wall of the second member.