Fluid efficient spike

A spike and tubing set for fluid administration, the set comprising:

• a spike comprising:
• a hollow access tube extending from a proximal end of the spike to a distal end of the spike,
• a platform surrounding the hollow access tube at a location between the distal end and the proximal end, and
• a sharp tip-end located at the distal end of the spike,
• wherein the hollow access tube has a central bore and a sidewall, each extending from the proximal end to the sharp tip-end,
• wherein the hollow access tube comprises at least one opening extending from the central bore to the sidewall and located between the platform and the sharp tip-end;
• and
• a flexible tube configured to connect to the hollow access tube and to deliver fluid from the hollow access tube to a fluid administration location.

A fluid administration system comprising:

• a fluid container having a septum and containing a fluid;
• and
• a spike comprising:
• a hollow access tube extending from a proximal end of the spike to a distal end of the spike,
• a sealing surface surrounding the hollow access tube at a location between the distal end and the proximal end, and
• a sharp tip-end located at the distal end of the spike,
• wherein the hollow access tube has a central bore and a sidewall, each extending from the proximal end to the sharp tip-end,
• wherein the hollow access tube comprises at least one opening extending from the central bore to the sidewall and located between the sealing surface and the sharp tip-end.