Fluid transfer device and method of use for same

A method of transferring fluid from a source container to an intermediate container, the method comprising:

• providing the source container;
• providing the intermediate container;
• providing a fluid transfer device, the fluid transfer device comprising:
• a first attachment portion configured to engage a first port of the source container, the first attachment portion comprising a first projection defining a first fluid passage;
• a selector portion for selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from a first configuration in which a flow path to the first fluid passage is closed to a second configuration in which the flow path to the first fluid passage is open;
• and
• a limiter configured to inhibit the selector portion from selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration, wherein the limiter is moveable from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the first position, the limiter inhibits the selector portion from transitioning the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration, and wherein, in the second position, the limiter allows the selector portion to transition the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration;
• applying a first force to the limiter to move the limiter from the first position to the second position;
• allowing the fluid to transfer from the intermediate container to the source container;
• applying a second force to the limiter to move the limiter from the second position to the first position, the first force being smaller than the second force;
• and
• connecting the source container to the intermediate container with the fluid transfer device.

A method comprising:

• providing a first container;
• providing a second container that is different than the first container;
• providing a fluid transfer device, the fluid transfer device comprising a first attachment portion, the first attachment portion comprising:
• a base;
• a projection extending outward from the base and defining a fluid passage, the projection configured to puncture a seal of the first container to provide fluid communication between the fluid passage and an interior of the first container;
• and
• a first pair of latch arms extending outward from the base, the first pair of latch arms spaced from one another and spaced from the projection;
• providing an adapter, the adapter configured to allow the first attachment portion of the fluid transfer device to connect to a portion of the second container, the adapter comprising:
• a base;
• an opening extending through the base;
• a pair of support arms extending outward from the base of the adapter and spaced from one another;
• and
• a pair of latch arms extending outward from the base of the adapter, the pair of latch arms of the adapter spaced from one another and spaced from the pair of support arms, the pair of latch arms of the adapter configured to secure to the portion of the second container;
• securing the adapter to the fluid transfer device, wherein, when the adapter is secured to the fluid transfer device:
• the projection of the fluid transfer device extends through the opening of the adapter;
• and
• each of the pair of support arms of the adapter extends along one of the pair of latch arms of the first attachment portion and is configured to secure the adapter to the fluid transfer device;
• and
• coupling the first container to the second container with the fluid transfer device.

A method comprising:

• providing a first container;
• providing a fluid transfer device comprising an attachment portion configured to connect to a portion of a first container, the attachment portion comprising:
• a base;
• a projection extending outward from the base and defining a fluid passage, the projection configured to puncture a seal of the first container to provide fluid communication between the fluid passage and an interior of the first container;
• and
• a pair of latch arms extending outward from the base, the pair of latch arms spaced from one another and spaced from the projection, the pair of latch arms configured to secure to the portion of the first container;
• and
• an adapter configured to be secured to the fluid transfer device and allow the attachment portion of the fluid transfer device to connect to a portion of a second container that is different than the first container, the adapter comprising:
• a base;
• an opening extending through the base;
• a pair of support arms extending outward from the base of the adapter and spaced from one another;
• and
• a pair of latch arms extending outward from the base of the adapter, the pair of latch arms of the adapter spaced from one another and spaced from the pair of support arms, the pair of latch arms of the adapter configured to secure to the portion of the second container;
• wherein, when the adapter is secured to the fluid transfer device:
• the projection of the fluid transfer device extends through the opening of the adapter;
• and
• each of the pair of support arms of the adapter extends along one of the pair of latch arms of the attachment portion and is configured to secure the adapter to the fluid transfer device.