Serum set connector with integrated protective cap.

Abstract

The invention relates to a serum set connector used in intravenous serum administration, which prevents contamination at the distal end of the serum set on the patient side, thereby preventing the formation of sharp medical waste and needle stick injuries. Figure 1

Description

1 TARIFF Serum set connector with integrated protective cap. TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention relates to serum sets in the general field of medicine and health technologies. The invention specifically relates to serum sets used in intravenous serum administration to the patient. 10 that prevents contamination at the distal end on the side and reduces the formation of sharp / piercing medical waste. and it relates to the serum set connector end that prevents needle stick injuries. STATE OF THE ART Today, intravenous fluid therapy sets have 15 on the patient's side. There are two main different applications at the distal ends. The most common in the current technique is... The serum sets used have a metal hypodermic needle at their distal end. This metal needle is not inserted into the patient's vascular access catheter during treatment; Its sole function is to protect the distal end during packaging and transportation. Prior to the procedure, the needle tip is removed and discarded, and the plastic tip is inserted into the catheter port. The removed metal needles are classified as sharps and cutting medical waste and are subject to special treatment. This requires the needle to undergo disposal procedures. Healthcare personnel must handle the needle. There is a high risk of needle stick injuries when dismantling and disposing of the waste. The cost is high. In this practice, a non-functional metal needle is produced for each serum set. This leads to significant material waste and increased production costs. 25 Another method developed to avoid the use of metal needles in the current technique. In practice, an independent plastic protective cap is fitted to the distal end. Metal Even this system, which partially solves the needle problem, has serious technical issues. Since the protective cap is manufactured as a separate part, independent of the serum set, 30 It is removed and set aside when fluid therapy is initiated. Patient position IV fluids during changes, mobilization, toileting, or medical interventions. When the set is separated from the catheter, the removed cap is often lost or not sterile. It is in contact with surfaces. The exposed distal end is exposed to ambient air and surface air. 2 being exposed to contamination, this situation poses a serious risk of infection for the patient. is giving birth. The protective cap should also be removed when trying to bleed the air from the IV set. This is necessary, and there are risks of loss and contamination at this stage. 5 In both current practices used in the known state of the technique, the serum set is distal. the tip must be kept sterile and protected during application interruptions. an integrated protective cover that cannot be separated from the system There is no mechanism. Document number TR2024018916A2 concerns the disinfection apparatus for the needleless connector. This document is related to the disinfection of connection points in serum sets. It has established a system in which cleaning wipes are used. In this system... from a structure integrated into the serum set that ensures the protection of the connection end It has not been mentioned. 15 Document number US12011565B2 relates to the intravenous preparation cap. This The document mentions that the liquid connection point can be contaminated by connecting to it. A cover preventing damage has been described. The cover in question is located on the serum set tubing. A snap-on protrusion has been created for attachment. This allows the serum set to be attached to 20 The cap is intended to be attached to the serum set during use. However, The aforementioned cap is removed from the end of the serum set and reattached, during which time... There is a risk of it falling or becoming contaminated by sliding to different places. As a result, improvements are being made to serum sets, therefore the above 25 will eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and provide solutions to existing systems New structures are needed. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The present invention meets the aforementioned requirements and overcomes all the disadvantages. It relates to the serum set connector, which eliminates the need for a separate connection and offers some additional advantages. 3 The main purpose of the invention is to connect the patient-side connector of serum sets to the serum The goal is to ensure that it is sealed with a protective cover integrated into the set. One aim of the invention is to completely eliminate the use of piercing-cutting metal needles. The goal is to eliminate needle stick injuries and reduce medical waste disposal costs. 5 Another purpose of the invention is to prevent the protective cap from being lost or falling off and becoming contaminated. The goal is to prevent this from happening. Another purpose of the invention is to ensure that the protective cap remains closed while the air is being removed from the serum set. The goal is to ensure air and lead fluid evacuation even when in this position. Another purpose of the invention is to enable the distal end to be quickly deployed, even with one hand, in case of application interruptions. The aim is to ensure that it is sealed with a protective cap in a practical and sterile manner. All the advantages mentioned above and explained in detail below. The present invention aims to realize a system used in intravenous serum administration. Preventing contamination at the distal end of the serum set on the patient's side. a hose connector end that provides the connection to the tubing in the serum set and Connector 20 that provides connection to the catheter or connection port on the patient side The serum set includes a body with a cap and a connector end; the body is connected to a... connected by a flexible connector and mounted on the connector head. A structure containing a protective cover that is closed has been obtained. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in Figure 25 below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also be based on these forms and details. This should be done taking the explanation into consideration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 30 The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For understanding, it should be evaluated together with the figures explained below. is necessary. Figure 1 shows a general view of the connector end of the serum set, which is the subject of the invention. 4 Figure 2 Detail of the protective cap at the connection end of the serum set, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Hose connector end 5 2. First identification bracelet 3. Body 4. Second identification bracelet 5. Link header 6. Liquid flow nozzle 10 7. Flexible connector 8. Protective cover 8.1. Lid locking ring 8.2. Ventilation hole DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION This detailed description explains that the preferred connection end of the serum set subject to the invention is... These structures are solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and have no It is explained in a way that will not create a limiting effect. 20 The invention relates to a device used in intravenous serum administration, located on the patient side of the serum set. the tubing in the IV set that prevents contamination at its distal end to a hose connection end (1) and to the patient side catheter or a body (3) 25 with a connection header (5) that provides connection to the connection port The serum set containing the end of the connector is attached to the body (3) with a flexible connector (7). protective cover (8) which is connected and closed on the connection head (5) It includes. Figure 1 shows a general view of the connection end of the serum set, which is the subject of the invention. 30 It is located at the connection end of the serum set, the hose connection end (1), It ensures that the serum tubing can be safely passed through and secured to the system. The first locating ring (2) is located just in front of this connection area. To ensure that the hose is held securely and leak-proof on the body (3). It directs the fluid coming from the hose connection end (1) forward. and the body (3) which gives form to the structure, extends along the flow line, mechanically It supports integrity. At the patient-side end of the serum set connector, Screw-on or snap-on options fully compatible with existing catheter and injection port systems. The connection head (5) that creates a leak-proof connection is located. The patient end of the body (3) is 5 The connection head (5) in the part is preferably attached to the body (3) with a second fixing ring (4) It is fixed. On the connection cap (5), the fluid from the serum set The fluid flow end (6) which forms the lumen outlet through which the fluid is transferred directly to the patient. It is located. The connector head should be removed during treatment or interruptions in application. (5) and / or to prevent the liquid flow end (6) from contacting the external environment and to maintain sterility 10 for the purpose of permanently attaching a flexible connecting element (7) to the body (3). There is an integrated protective cover (8). The aforementioned protective cover (8) connection to the body (3), preferably via the second fixing ring (4) It is provided. That is, the flexible connecting element (7), the second fixing ring (4) and the protective It is connected between the cover (8). With its flexible structure, the protective cover (8) 15 It is easily moved, and even if the application is removed instantly, it never... It does not get lost or come into contact with non-sterile surfaces. Attach the protective cap (8) to the connection head (5) or liquid flow end (6). In order to provide, the cover lock ring (8.1) inside the protective cover (8) 20 It is located. The cover locking ring (8.1) connects when the protective cover (8) is closed. by clipping tightly onto the head (5) or liquid flow nozzle (6) unintentionally This prevents them from opening, and also allows healthcare personnel to apply gentle pressure with one hand. By applying this, it allows the lid to be opened and closed easily. However, 25 The system can be safely ventilated even when the protective cover (8) is in the closed position. There are ventilation holes (8.2) on the protective cover (8). ventilation holes (8.2) even when the protective cover (8) is closed controlled and sterile evacuation of the air and precursor fluid inside It provides. 30 The invention concerns a serum set connector that prevents needle stick injuries in clinical settings and while completely eliminating the formation of sharp / piercing waste; the patient's toilet needs, Protective cover during position changes or short treatment pauses. 6 (8) ensures that the distal end remains sterile, closed and safe at all times. It offers comprehensive infusion safety. In intravenous infusion applications. a kit developed to ensure safe, hygienic and uninterrupted fluid transfer to the patient The connection end, thanks to the harmonious functioning of its unique structural components. It offers a single, integrated usage principle. 5

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Used in intravenous serum administration, the patient-side of the serum set. the tubing in the IV set that prevents contamination at its distal end to a hose connection end (1) and catheter 5 on the patient side or having a connection header (5) that provides connection to the connection port The serum set connection end containing the body (3) has the feature of being; a flexible one to the body (3). connected to the connecting element (7) and onto the connecting head (5) It contains a protective cover (8) that is closed.

2. The serum set connection end conforming to Claim 1 is characterized by having (5) in the connection head. the fluid found that allows serum fluid to flow into the catheter or connection port It includes a flow end (6).

3. Serum set connector suitable for request 1 or 2, its feature is; protective cap 15 (8) providing a snap connection to the connection head (5) or liquid flow end (6). It includes a lid locking ring (8.1).

4. The serum set connector is in accordance with Claim 1 and has the following features: protective cap (8) With the protective cap (8) on it closed, the serum set 20 Ventilation that allows the passage of air and / or precursor liquid while air is being removed It contains holes (8.2).

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