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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2013
Hospi Corporation, Newark, CA (US);
Bradford Macy, Jr., Concord, CA (US);
Igal Ladabaum, San Carlos, CA (US);
John Eaton, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Hospi Corporation, Newark, CA (US);
Abstract
An enteral administration assembly for administering fluids through an enteral device. The administration assembly comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a valve mechanism between the inlet and outlet. The inlet is configured to interlock with only an enteral device to form a sealed connection allowing the passage of fluid between the enteral device and the inlet. The assembly may include a valve or turbulating mechanism comprising a valve and at least one turbulator adapted to change the direction of fluid flowing through the assembly to prevent clogging and flocculation of administered substances.