Baxter International Inc.

John Mark DeFoggi

Arnold C Bilstad

James S Slepicka

Alice Marie Jandrisits

Bihong Wu

Jerry W Newbrough

Marianne M Boschelli

Ingrid McPhilliamy

A reconstitution device is disclosed and includes a first container receiver having a first component cannula disposed therein, the first component cannula having a withdrawal port and a first transfer port formed thereon, a second container receiver having a second component cannula disposed thereon, the second component cannula having a vent port and a second transfer port formed thereon, a device body coupling the first container receiver to the second container receiver and having a transfer lumen formed therein, the transfer lumen in fluid communication with the first and second transfer ports, a selectively sealing interface secured to the device body and in fluid communication with the withdrawal port, and a venting member in communication with the vent port through a vent lumen.

Reconstitution device and method of use

A device is provided for reconstituting a lyophilized or powdered medicament such as blood factor VIII which must be reconstituted just prior to use, such as by introduction of a sterile fluid from a syringe, which comprises a housing having an upper section capable of receiving a syringe and a lower section capable of receiving a vial containing the medicament in co-axial alignment with the syringe, a middle section connecting the upper and lower sections which has a central aperture which forms a passageway for fluid transfer between the syringe and the vial, and a hollow vented spike which extends downwardly from the central aperture for a length sufficient to ensure that the lower end of the spike will pierce the seal and enter the interior of a vial housed in the lower section of the device. The invention is advantageous because the vented opening in the spike will allow for an equalization of the pressure after the piercing of the vial by the spike which will facilitate the use of the device. In addition, the device also features an ergonomic design which maximizes the safety and efficiency of the reconstitution of important medicaments such as blood factors, and allows for easily manipulation of the device by patients such as those with Factor VIII deficiency who may suffer from related physical ailments which limit their dexterity.

Device for reconstituting medicaments for injection

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Waukegan, IL, United States of America

John Mark DeFoggi