Quick priming connectors for blood circuit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7438699
APP PUB NO 20070208290A1
SERIAL NO

11370225

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A connector system is provided for use in priming a fluid circuit. The system includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is configured to couple with one end of a conduit. The first connector has a gas permeable membrane, a main lumen extending from the gas permeable membrane, and a second lumen. The second lumen has a first end configured to couple with a fluid source and a second end in fluid communication with the main lumen. The second connector is configured to couple with an end of a cannula. The second connector has an end configured to be inserted through the gas permeable membrane into the first connector, whereby fluid communication can be established between the main lumen of the first connector and the cannula lumen.

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THORATEC LLC6035 STONERIDGE DRIVE PLEASANTON CA 94588

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pecor, Robert Aliso Viejo, CA 63 3775
Scott, Michael Lake Forest, CA 143 1483

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