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FIIG:  T117-B

Entry Date:  Feb-20-1987

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  BG

Type:  0

Definition:  An adapter with one or more self-sealing areas at the distal end(s) which can be connected at the proximal end to a CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS or an INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SET. It is designed to allow needle penetration without contaminating the fluid path. Additional items such as clamps or protective caps may be provided.

Basic INC:  70003

Basic Name:  ADAPTER

Description:  1. (Mechanical) Any modifying part, piece or device designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. 2. (Electrical) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. See also COUPLER (as modified) and CONNECTOR (as modified). 3. (Fiber Optic) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide electrical connection.