Abstract: A method for creating an aseptic connection includes arranging a heating element between a first outer sealing surface and a second outer sealing surface such that the heating element is in contact with the first outer sealing surface and the second outer sealing surface. The method further includes applying opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the first and second outer sealing surfaces are biased towards each other and heating the heating element to sterilize the first outer sealing surface and second outer sealing surface. The method also includes removing the heating element from between the first seal and second seal while continuing to apply the opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the aseptic connection is simultaneously formed between the first and second outer sealing surfaces.

Abstract: An infusion pump assembly (1) includes a housing (14) with a fluid reservoir (18) and an opening (22) to receive a connector (100) of an infusion set to fluidly connect to the reservoir. The assembly includes a switch assembly (70) that transitions between a connected state when the connector is inserted within the opening and a disconnected state when the connector is removed from the opening. An infusion set connects to the infusion pump. The infusion set can have a connector having a body including an outer wall that defines an outer perimeter and a wall cross-sectional shape that corresponds with a cross-sectional shape of an opening of the housing.

Abstract: A method and system for creating an aseptic connection is disclosed. The method includes arranging a heating element between a first outer sealing surface and a second outer sealing surface such that the heating element is in contact with the first outer sealing surface and the second outer sealing surface. The method further includes applying opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the first and second outer sealing surfaces are biased towards each other and heating the heating element to sterilize the first outer sealing surface and second outer sealing surface. The method also includes removing the heating element from between the first seal and second seal while continuing to apply the opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the aseptic connection is simultaneously formed between the first and second outer sealing surfaces.