| abstract |
The present invention provides a connector device or reconstitution device ( 10 ) for placing a first container ( 12 ), such as a liquid container (e.g. flexible container or syringe), in fluid communication with a second container ( 14 ), such as a drug vial. The connector device ( 10 ) has a first sleeve ( 32 ) having a first end ( 36 ) and a second end ( 38 ). The first sleeve ( 32 ) has at the first end ( 36 ), a first attaching member ( 30 ) adapted to attach to the liquid container ( 12 ). The connector device ( 10 ) also has a second sleeve ( 34 ) having a first end ( 48 ) and a second end ( 50 ). A second attaching member ( 28 ) is attached on the second end ( 50 ) of the second sleeve ( 34 ) and is adapted to attach to the second container ( 14 ). The second attaching member ( 28 ) has a sealing member ( 84 ). A piercing member ( 76 ) projects within the sleeves ( 32,34 ) for providing a fluid flow path from the first container ( 12 ) to the second container ( 14 ). The connector device ( 10 ) is movable from the inactivated position to the activated position wherein the second sleeve ( 34 ) moves axially with respect to the first sleeve ( 32 ) and wherein the piercing member places the first container ( 12 ) and the second container ( 14 ) in fluid communication. The connector device ( 10 ) includes structure for preventing premature activation of the connector device ( 10 ). |