公开(公告)号：DE3676489D1

公开(公告)日：1991-02-07

申请号：DE3676489

申请日：1986-11-18

Applicant: BAXTER INT

Inventor： BELLOTTI MARC C ,  SCHNELL WILLIAM J

IPC: H01R13/533 ,  A61M1/14 ,  A61M1/28 ,  A61M39/18 ,  A61M5/00

Abstract: A device automatically uncouples two connectors and forms a new coupling between one of the connectors and another connector in an aseptic manner, without touch contamination from the user. The device automatically readies itself for use after every operation. The device comprises first (48) and second (50) holders in a sidewall of a box-like housing (12) for holding connectors. A third holder (54) is mounted in the housing (12) and is movable linearly. Coupled connectors may be located in the first and third holders (48, 54) and an uncoupled connector located in the second holder (50), the housing (12) then being closed by a lid (28). The third holder (54) is then movable by external manipulation to disconnect the coupled connectors and to couple the connector in the third holder (54) to that in the second holder (50).