Medical connector for having high flow rate characteristics

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A medical connector comprises a housing with an upstream end a downstream end , and a , lumen extending through a central portion thereof. A flexible member comprises a valve , portion positioned within a section of the housing and is configured to control a flow of fluid , through the housing lumen. The medical connector can permit fluid flow that is substantially , unobstructed and linear. This generally allows the connector to achieve higher flow rates. In , addition, the unobstructed and linear fluid flow can interfere less with the inherent qualities of , the flowing fluid. For example if the fluid flow is blood, the various blood cells and other , constituents are less likely to …