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US 2021/0275792 A1Published application
Multi-lumen coupler for fluid transfer
AssigneeAvasys, LLC
InventorsCameron C. Jones, Alex Driver, Grant Smetham, Clifford R. Weiss
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Abstract
A multi-lumen coupler for fluid transfer with a plurality of attachable members is provided. The multi-lumen coupler allows the attachment and detachment of various members used for fluid transfer to an elongated percutaneous medical article such as a catheter or cannula, during use with a patient.
Claims27
A multi-lumen coupling system, comprising:
- a primary multi-lumen coupler (MLC) assembly;
- a secondary MLC assembly attachable to the primary MLC assembly;
- and
- an occluding mechanism disposed between a proximal end and a distal end of the primary MLC assembly to block fluid flow therebetween,
- wherein the occluding mechanism blocks fluid flow in the primary MLC assembly prior to a detachment of the secondary MLC assembly from the primary MLC assembly.
2 more elements
A method of attaching a multi-lumen system, comprising:
- affixing a primary multi-lumen coupler (MLC) assembly to a patient, wherein the primary MLC assembly includes an occluding mechanism and confines at least one single lumen extension tube of a catheter hub;
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- attaching a secondary MLC assembly to open a fluid channel of the single lumen extension tube blocked by the occluding mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.