SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPONENTS FOR TRAPPING AIR BUBBLES IN MEDICAL FLUID TRANSFER MODULES AND SYSTEMS

Abstract: bubble traps for use in medical fluid lines and medical fluid bubble trap systems are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to trap gas (e.g., air) that flows into the bubble trap from a fluid line. in some embodiments, the bubble trap includes an inlet and an outlet and a chamber between the inlet and the outlet. for example, in some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to inhibit gas from flowing into the outlet once gas flows into the chamber from the inlet. in some embodiments, the bubble trap is in fluid communication with a source container, a destination container, and/or a patient.

Inventor(s): Thomas F. Fangrow, Jay Hachey

CPC Classification: A61M5/36 (DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals ; means for inserting tampons ; devices for administering food or medicines orally ; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids ); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery ; chemical aspects of surgical articles ); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents )})

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