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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2006
Edward G. Connell, Grayslake, IL (US);
Marwan Fathallah, Mundelein, IL (US);
Kenneth A. Hsu, Highland Park, IL (US);
John Norman, Gurnee, IL (US);
William L. Rudzena, McHenry, IL (US);
Karl J. Sprague, Waukegan, IL (US);
John S. Ziegler, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Edward G. Connell, Grayslake, IL (US);
Marwan Fathallah, Mundelein, IL (US);
Kenneth A. Hsu, Highland Park, IL (US);
John Norman, Gurnee, IL (US);
William L. Rudzena, McHenry, IL (US);
Karl J. Sprague, Waukegan, IL (US);
John S. Ziegler, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and system for handling hazardous materials contained in a vial includes an isolation enclosure having an opening selectively sealable about the vial, a bag body portion, and a cap portion. A latching extraction element is attached to the cap portion and has a preceding engaging member to secure the vial to the isolation enclosure, an extraction member to be inserted into the vial and remove material therefrom, and a primary engaging member to secure the vial to the extraction member. A valve is mounted outside the isolation enclosure and controls the flow of fluid from the vial. An adaptor having a reseal member permits flow when coupled to the valve and restricts flow when uncoupled from the valve. Once uncoupled, the adaptor is removably associated with a second valve located remotely from the isolation enclosure, allowing fluid to pass into the second valve.