Details for Patent: 8,118,802

Summary for Patent: 8,118,802

Title:	Connector for packaging containing medical fluids and packaging for medical fluids
Abstract:	The disclosure relates to a connector for packaging containing medical fluids, in particular infusion or transfusion bags, including a tubular connection part for receiving a spike for the withdrawal of fluid, and having a lower opening on the packaging side and an upper opening on the connection side. A self-sealing membrane, which is pierced by the spike, is located in the connection part. The membrane has an upper, annular section leading into a lower, plate-shaped section, said annular section of the membrane surrounding the spike in a sealing manner, when the latter pierces the plate-shaped section. The membrane acts as a guide for the spike and also reseals the connector, once the spike has been removed.
Inventor(s):	Brandenburger; Torsten (Niddatal, DE), Rahimy; Ismael (Friedberg, DE)
Assignee:	Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH (Bad Homburg, DE)
Application Number:	12/858,627
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Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,118,802

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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 8,118,802

Foriegn Application Priority Data
Foreign Country	Foreign Patent Number	Foreign Patent Date
Germany	102 23 560	May 27, 2002

International Family Members for US Patent 8,118,802

Country	Patent Number	Estimated Expiration	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration
Austria	469630
Australia	2003208752
Brazil	0311342
Brazil	PI0311342
Canada	2487551
China	100398084
China	1655750