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Disclosed herein is a luer connector which exhibits an improved engagement force, in comparison to a standard luer connector, when a fluid contaminant is present between the contact surfaces of mated luer fitments. The luer connector of the present invention comprises a textured contact surface whic

Disclosed herein is a luer connector which exhibits an improved engagement force, in comparison to a standard luer connector, when a fluid contaminant is present between the contact surfaces of mated luer fitments. The luer connector of the present invention comprises a textured contact surface which is adapted to trap or channel fluid contaminants away from the contact surfaces of mated luer fitments. Also disclosed herein is a method of making a luer connector with a textured contact surface.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of improving the engagement force of a luer fitment which has been moistened with a fluid contaminant, comprising the steps of:providing a first luer fitment with a non-coated textured surface;joining the first luer fitment with a second luer fitment having a s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of improving the engagement force of a luer fitment which has been moistened with a fluid contaminant, comprising the steps of:providing a first luer fitment with a non-coated textured surface;joining the first luer fitment with a second luer fitment having a second surface, such that the textured surface contacts the second surface;wherein the textured surface on the first luer fitment is adapted to direct a fluid contaminant away from the textured and second surfaces, such that the force required to disengage the first luer fitment from the second luer fitment when the fitments are dry is substantially the same or less than the force required to disengage the first luer fitment from the second luer fitment when a fluid contaminant is present between the textured and second surfaces.