US20060200085A1 — Tissue transfer cannula and connectors

Claim 1

Independent Claim 136 words

1 . An adaptor for connecting a medical receptacle to a body, the receptacle having a post with a tapered outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at an outer end of the post, and the body forming a channel within the body, the channel forming a concentric opening at an end of the body, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the body; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a tapered bore concentric with the body channel, and opening into the body channel; wherein the tapered bore is configured to conformingly receive the tapered outer surface of the receptacle post; and wherein the tapered bore is sized to allow the outer end of the post to compressively contact the end of the body.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 136 words

1 . An adaptor for connecting a medical receptacle to a body, the receptacle having a post with a tapered outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at an outer end of the post, and the body forming a channel within the body, the channel forming a concentric opening at an end of the body, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the body; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a tapered bore concentric with the body channel, and opening into the body channel; wherein the tapered bore is configured to conformingly receive the tapered outer surface of the receptacle post; and wherein the tapered bore is sized to allow the outer end of the post to compressively contact the end of the body.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 37 words

2 . The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the fitting further includes an elastic sealing device configured to be compressed between the fitting and the receptacle when the receptacle post is received within the tapered bore.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 94 words

3 . The adaptor of claim 1 , the receptacle having a hub with an outside cylindrical surface and a concentric threaded inside cylindrical surface, wherein the tapered outer surface of the post is concentric within the hub, wherein: the fitting end portion further forms an outer threaded surface configured for threadedly receiving the threaded inside cylindrical surface of the hub; and the tapered bore is configured to conformingly receive the tapered outer surface of the receptacle post as the fitting outer threaded surface threadedly receives the threaded inside cylindrical surface of the hub.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 118 words

4 . A cannula, comprising: the adaptor of claim 3; a shaft having an inner surface forming a channel within the shaft, and having an outer surface, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, wherein the shaft includes an outer layer and an inner layer, the inner layer being composed of a material that will cause the cannula to become unusable as a cannula when autoclaved; a layer of lubricant covering the inner surface of the shaft; a slide slidingly received within the shaft; and wherein the fitting further includes an elastic sealing device configured to be compressed between the fitting and the receptacle when the receptacle post is received within the tapered bore.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 36 words

5 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: the adaptor of claim 1; and a body attached to the adaptor, the body forming a channel within the body that is in fluid communication with the adaptor.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 87 words

6 . A tissue-transfer connector for connecting a first receptacle to a second receptacle, the first receptacle having a post with a tapered outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at an outer end of the post, comprising: the tissue transfer device of claim 5 , being configured for attachment to the first receptacle; and a second adaptor configured for attachment to the second receptacle; wherein the body channel places the first and second adaptors in fluid communication.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 32 words

7 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; and a layer of lubricant covering the inner surface of the body.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 32 words

7 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; and a layer of lubricant covering the inner surface of the body.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 17 words

8 . The tissue transfer device of claim 7 , wherein the lubricant contains cell culture materials.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 56 words

9 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; wherein the body includes an outer portion and an inner layer, the inner layer being composed of a material that will cause the tissue transfer device to become unusable as a tissue transfer device when autoclaved.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 56 words

9 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; wherein the body includes an outer portion and an inner layer, the inner layer being composed of a material that will cause the tissue transfer device to become unusable as a tissue transfer device when autoclaved.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 56 words

10 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body, and having an outer surface; a layer of lubricant covering the outer surface of the body; and a packaging system configured to protect the layer of lubricant until the tissue transfer device is to be used.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 56 words

10 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body, and having an outer surface; a layer of lubricant covering the outer surface of the body; and a packaging system configured to protect the layer of lubricant until the tissue transfer device is to be used.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 28 words

11 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; and a slide slidingly received within the channel.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 28 words

11 . A medical tissue transfer device, comprising: a body having an inner surface forming a channel within the body; and a slide slidingly received within the channel.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 81 words

12 . A tissue-transfer connector for connecting a first receptacle to a second receptacle, comprising: the tissue transfer device of claim 7 , 9 , 10 or 11 , a first adaptor configured for attachment to the first receptacle such that they are placed in fluid communication; a second adaptor configured for attachment to the second receptacle such that they are placed in fluid communication; and wherein the tissue transfer device channel places the first and second adaptors in fluid communication.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 22 words

13 . The tissue-transfer connector of claim 12 , wherein the first and second receptacles are of the same size and configuration.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 14 words

14 . The tissue-transfer connector of claim 12 , wherein the body is rigid.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 14 words

15 . The tissue-transfer connector of claim 12 , wherein the body is flexible.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 146 words

16 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein a proximal end of the cylindrical portion includes a circumferential ring configured to strengthen the proximal end.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 146 words

16 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein a proximal end of the cylindrical portion includes a circumferential ring configured to strengthen the proximal end.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 154 words

17 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes a plurality of fins extending from a distal end of the end portion to a proximal end of the cylindrical portion.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 154 words

17 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes a plurality of fins extending from a distal end of the end portion to a proximal end of the cylindrical portion.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 140 words

18 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes an elastic sealing device within the bore.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 140 words

18 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes an elastic sealing device within the bore.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 138 words

19 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes a nozzle within the bore.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 138 words

19 . An adaptor for connecting a syringe body to a shaft, the syringe body having a cylindrical barrel and a post with an outer surface, the post forming a passageway concentrically within the post, the passageway forming an opening at a distal end of the post, and the shaft forming a channel concentrically within the shaft, the channel forming an opening at an end of the shaft, comprising: a fitting attached to the end of the shaft; wherein the fitting includes an end portion forming a bore concentric with the shaft channel, and opening into the shaft channel, the bore being configured to conformingly receive the outer surface of the post; wherein the fitting further includes a cylindrical portion configured to conformingly receive the cylindrical barrel; and wherein the fitting further includes a nozzle within the bore.

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