Connection device

Abstract

A connection device (1) with improved safety and protection, to connect two ends of respective ducts (5, 6) to another flexible duct (7) in particular in the field of the peritoneal dialysis comprises: a closed container (2) containing two nozzle-like terminal ends (9) of a Y-shaped branch (8) of a flexible duct (7); a removable connection member (3) apt to be engaged / disengaged on said closed container (2), containing the ending portions of the respective ducts (5, 6) shaped to couple / uncouple with said nozzle-like terminal ends (9), a distal end of the container (2) and the connecting member (3) being shaped to couple according to a guiding scheme with prismatic joint; a closure with mobile walls (29) on said closed container (2) actuated in opening and closing by the contact of a projecting septum (33) of said connection member (3) upon the connection / disconnection between said closed container (2) and said connection member (3); and a closure with removable tear film (37) arranged at the ending portions (10) of said ducts (5, 6) to close the respective sections opened inside said connection member (3), apt to be removed from the interference between the edge of said closed container (2) and a thickened edge thereof (38) upon the connection between said closed container (2) and said connection member (3), the connection of said closed container (2) and said connection member (3) determining the engagement and the disengagement of said nozzle-like terminal ends (9) with said ending portions of respective ducts (5, 6).

Description

technical field [0001] The invention is directed to a connection device, in particular a connection device for connecting one or more ends of a respective conduit to the end of another conduit. [0002] The invention also relates to the use of a catheter in a living body, in particular a human body, in order to carry out the introduction of fluids into and removal from the living body through said catheter and through the catheters connected thereto. [0003] Specific application examples include connection to catheters inserted into the body for peritoneal dialysis treatment. Background technique [0004] The known devices do not reliably prevent contact between the exchange fluid and the external environment or they are difficult for the user to use. [0005] In combination with peritoneal dialysis, even pathogenic agents can occur in the first case where the fluid contamination comes from the outside, which can involve dangerous peritonitis, and in the second where the u...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] Known devices do not definitively prevent contact between the exchange fluid and the external environment or they render use difficult for the user

[0005] In combination with peritoneal dialysis, in the first case where fluid contamination is external, even pathogenic agents can occur, which can involve dangerous peritonitis, and in the second, where the user often has limited cognitive and motor knowledge In either case, this can lead to use errors and compromise the dialysis treatment itself

In addition, the complexity of use would hinder the adoption of this treatment in said patients

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