A system for the closed transfer of fluids that provides substantially leak-proof sealing and pressure equalization during engagement of a cannula with a vial, during transfer of a substance from a vial chamber to a barrel chamber via the cannula, and during disengagement of the cannula from the vial is disclosed. The leak-proof sealing of the system substantially prevents leakage of both air and liquid during use of the system. The system of the present disclosure also permits pressure equalization between a vial and the system when the system is attached to the vial. The system is compatible with a needle and syringe assembly for accessing a medication contained within a vial for administering the medication to a patient.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an adaptor configured to couple with a sealed vial can include a connector interface. The adaptor can include one or more access channels (e.g., passages). In some cases the one or more access channels are in fluid communication with the connector interface. The adaptor can include a piercing member. The piercing member can include a regulator channel. The adaptor can include a regulator assembly. The regulator assembly can include a first regulator inlet. In some cases, the regulator includes a second regulator inlet. One or more of the first and second regulator inlets can include a filter configured to filter fluid passing into and/or out of the respective regulator inlets. One or more valves can be positioned between the first and/or second regulator inlets and the piercing member.

The invention regards a device for reconstituting a bioactive agent and forming a paste, the device comprising: —a container (2) containing the bioactive agent, —a first syringe (4) containing a liquid, —a second syringe (5) containing a paste forming material, —a connector element (6) configured for establishing sequential fluid connections between 1) the first syringe and the container, 2) the container and the second syringe, and 3) the first and second syringes, such that the liquid can be transferred from the first syringe to the container to reconstitute the bioactive agent, whereupon the reconstituted bioactive agent can be transferred from the container into the second syringe to form a paste, and the paste can be transferred to the first syringe.

Systems, methods and devices for administering medication are disclosed. One or more embodiments of a medication delivery device may include a syringe, a needle, a guiding element, and a volume limiter for limiting the amount of medication that can be drawn from a vial. At least one method for administering medication using a medication delivery device, may include: inserting a vial into a guiding element, drawing back on a plunger, removing the guiding element and the vial from a needle to expose the needle, inserting the needle into a patient, depressing the plunger to inject the medication into the patient, and withdrawing the medication delivery device from the patient.

Methods and devices for transferring materials between containers are discussed. One such connector includes: a base; a first elongate structure having first and second ends, the first elongate structure extending from a first side of the base at the first end to the second end distal the base, the second end forming a first opening sized and configured to receive a first container; a duct extending through the base and having a first tip skirted on one or more sides by the first elongate structure; a first guard positioned within the first elongate structure, wherein the first guard comprises a first surface, and the first surface is located further away from the base than the first tip. When the first container is moved into the first opening, the first surface moves toward the base, and the first tip enters the first container, creating a fluid path for the first container.

A drug transfer device includes a housing, a vial attachment configured to secure the drug transfer device to a drug vial, a vial transfer member defining a passageway, a cannula received within the housing, with the cannula in fluid communication with the passageway of the vial transfer member and having a first end and a second end positioned opposite from the first end, a seal arrangement positioned within the housing, with the seal arrangement movable within the housing between a first position where the cannula is isolated from the first end of the housing and a second position where the cannula is configured to be in fluid communication with a mating connector received by the first end of the housing, and a connection member defining a passageway in fluid communication with the passageway of the vial transfer member, with the connection member configured to receive a mating connector.

A vial access device comprising an first housing comprising a vent body having a cover configured for reversibly hermetically sealing the vent body; a first spike having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end projecting from the first housing, the first spike having a fluid lumen and a vent lumen, each arranged parallel to the first longitudinal axis, the vent lumen in fluidic communication with the vent body; a shroud projecting the first housing and at least partially surrounding a portion of the first spike; the shroud configured to receive a vial or container; a connector member projecting from the first housing, the connector in fluid communication with the fluid lumen of the first spike. Methods of transferring solutions from medicament vials are also provided.

A filter medium includes two porous zones arranged in the form of a stack that include (i) a first porous zone, called “prefiltration”, treated with at least one reagent presenting affinity for red blood cells and leading to red blood cells being captured or agglutinated on the prefiltration zone; and (ii) a second porous zone, called “asymmetric”, presenting pore size that decreases transversely to its thickness, the portion of higher pore size being positioned towards the prefiltration zone.

A device for training users in a proper mixing of pharmaceutical components, or for aiding in the mixing, or for performing the mixing, and administration of pharmaceutical components is disclosed. The device comprises a housing for receiving a pharmaceutical delivery device containing the pharmaceutical components. There is also a microcontroller disposed in the housing and a motion/orientation detection device disposed within or on the housing and in communication with the microcontroller. A method for use of the device is also disclosed, along with a substance for use as one of the pharmaceutical components.

A device for transferring a liquid from a first vial to a second vial is disclosed having a dome portion configured to create an air flow when activated by compression and re-expansion, and a support body tightly supporting the dome portion to form a chamber with air therein. The support body includes first and second vial seats, and a transfer conduit. The first and second vial seats are arranged to receive the first and second vials. When the first and second vials are received in the first and second vial seats, the transfer conduit is arranged to establish a fluid connection between the first vial and the second vial. Upon activation of the dome portion, air is delivered into the first vial, thereby creating a pressure rise in the first vial which causes the liquid to transfer from the first vial to the second vial through the transfer conduit.