Quick connect for a medical device

Abstract

A quick connect is disclosed for a medical device. The quick connect includes a housing, a slide lock mounted within the housing, and a locking assembly mounted within the housing. The slide lock is for receiving a cooperating connection adapter, and/or is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking assembly includes a substantially annular member having a superiorly facing sloped recess. The substantially annular member is movable along a longitudinal axis of the housing upon rotation of the substantially annular member. The quick connect could include a collar assembly having a collar lock and a base mounted to the housing. The collar lock can engage the housing and be movable along a longitudinal axis of he housing upon rotation therewith. The base can include a biasing device extending from a superior facing surface of the base for engaging the collar lock.

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