Fluid transfer connector
A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.
1. A fluid transfer lid comprising:
a circular top panel;
a female enteral-only coupling comprising a length and extending longitudinally along a first axis from the circular top panel in a first direction, the first coupling comprising a lumen extending axially along the first axis therethrough;
an attachment collar extending in a second direction from the circular top panel, an internal circumferential face thereof being threaded to releasably engage corresponding threads of a container;
a first tether;
an adapter tethered to the attachment collar by the first tether, the adapter comprising a male ISO 80369-3 compatible coupling and a male enteral-only coupling axially aligned and oppositely extending from a central flange member, wherein the male enteral-only coupling of the adapter is configured to mate with the female enteral-only coupling;
a second tether; and
a closure tethered to the adapter by the second tether.
2. The fluid transfer lid of claim 1 , wherein the first tether and the second tether each extend from the central flange member.
3. The fluid transfer lid of claim 1 , wherein the closure is adapted to seal with the male ISO 80369-3 compatible coupling of the adapter.