US 2017/0000999 A1 · Tubing System

Abstract

The breakaway assembly includes a first breakaway subassembly and a second breakaway subassembly. The subassemblies are configured to connect, which causes bellows sheaths in each subassembly to compress and open pores, allowing fluid to flow through the subassemblies. The subassemblies can be connected to luer tip. The luer tips can be connected to the an intravenous (IV) fluid line or other types of lines used in the medical field to move fluids. This allows the movement of fluid from a fluid-holding component to a patient. Unless the subassemblies are locked together, the subassemblies will be disconnected under the correct amount of pressure. This disconnection closes the pores on the subassemblies, which keeps fluid from leaking, and prevents the contamination of the IV line. Luer tips may also be connected to the subassemblies. Some of the luer tips allow for the quick connection of the luer tip to the subassembly through a flange being inserted into a notch or flange acceptor. This allows for the quick and easy replacement of components of a fluid transfer assembly.

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Dependent claims

An assembly for use in medical tubing, the assembly comprising:

a first subassembly comprising:
a first subassembly body;
a first sheath channel disposed within the first subassembly body;
a first fluid passageway disposed within the first subassembly body and connected to the first sheath channel via a first pore;
and
a first bellows sheath positioned within the first sheath channel, the first bellow sheath configured to selectively interrupt the flow of fluid into the first sheath channel when the first bellows sheath is in a first position and configured to permit the flow of fluid into the first sheath channel when the first bellows sheath is in a second position;
and
a second subassembly comprising:
a second subassembly body, configured to engage the first subassembly;
a second sheath channel disposed within the second subassembly body;
a second fluid passageway disposed within the second subassembly body and connected to the second sheath channel via a second pore;
and
a second bellows sheath positioned within the second sheath channel, the second bellow sheath configured to selectively interrupt the flow of fluid into the second pore when the second bellows sheath is in a first position and configured to permit the flow of fluid into the second pore when in the second bellows sheath is in a second position.

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