Title: Parenteral drug storage device with closure piercing coupling member

Abstract: A syringe or other container which may be prefilled with a parenteral drug has an end closed by a pierceable seal that is engaged between the end of the syringe barrel and a plastic sealing cap. A coupling member is disposed for sliding movement on the cap. The coupling member has a pointed end for piercing the seal, and a luer coupling portion at the opposite end for connection with a coupling element associated with another device, such as a catheter or needle cannula.

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Inventors: Koenig, Elmer A. (Kirkwood, MO, US)

Application Number: 668388
Filing Date: 1976-03-19
Publication_date: 1978-04-18
Assignee: Sherwood Medical Industries Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
Primary Class(es): 604/205 604/242
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2661740	Dec, 1953	Hickey	128/218.
3336924	Aug, 1967	Sarnoff et al.	128/272.
3375825	Apr, 1968	Keller	128/221.
3405712	Oct, 1968	Pierick	128/218.
3406686	Oct, 1968	Keller	128/218.
3739779	Jun, 1973	Pfleger	128/218.
3884229	May, 1975	Raines et al.	128/218.

Other Refs: 2,442,856

Nov, 1975	DT

Primary Examiner: Yasko, John D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Garber; Stanley N., O'Meara; William R.