Abstract: A fluid transfer device for accessing fluid from vials and ampoules includes a cannula assembly including a cannula having a lumen therethrough connected to a hub having an open proximal end. A filling straw includes a housing at its proximal end, a needle portion at its distal end and a shaft portion therebetween. The housing includes a cavity in its proximal end in fluid communication with a passageway running through the filling straw. A cutting edge is provided at the distal end of the needle portion for piercing a vial stopper. The cannula assembly is removably engaged with the housing so that the open proximal end of the hub is in fluid communication with the passageway of the filling straw. An elongate shield having an open proximal end and a recess therein is removably connected to the straw so that the shaft portion and the needle portion of the straw are contained within the recess.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for accessing fluid from vials and ampoules includes a cannula assembly including a cannula having a lumen therethrough connected to a hub having an open proximal end. A filling straw includes a housing at its proximal end, a needle portion at its distal end and a shaft portion therebetween. The housing includes a cavity in its proximal end in fluid communication with a passageway running through the filling straw. A cutting edge is provided at the distal end of the needle portion for piercing a vial stopper. The cannula assembly is removably engaged with the housing so that the open proximal end of the hub is in fluid communication with the passageway of the filling straw. An elongate shield having an open proximal end and a recess therein is removably connected to the straw so that the shaft portion and the needle portion of the straw are contained within the recess.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for accessing fluid from vials and ampoules includes a cannula assembly that defines an axis. The cannula assembly includes a cannula with a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therethrough. The cannula assembly also has a hub fixedly attached to the proximal end of the cannula that has an open proximal end in fluid communication with the lumen. The fluid transfer device has a filling straw with a proximal end, a distal end and a passageway therethrough and a housing with an outside surface that is fixedly attached to the proximal end of the straw. The housing has a cavity therein to coaxially receive at least a portion of the cannula assembly to form a fluid path between the open proximal end of the hub and the distal end of the filling straw. The fluid transfer device also has a removable shield with an open proximal end, a distal end, an outside surface, and a sidewall that defines a receptacle therein.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for accessing fluid from vials and ampoules includes a cannula assembly including a cannula having a lumen therethrough connected to a hub having an open proximal end. A filling straw includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway therethrough. The straw further includes a needle portion at the distal end and a shaft portion between the needle portion and the proximal end. A cutting edge is provided at the distal end of the needle portion for piercing a vial stopper. The cannula assembly is removably engaged with the filling straw so that the open proximal end of the hub is in fluid communication with the passageway of the filling straw. An elongate shield having an open proximal end, an open distal end and a side wall therebetween defining a recess in the shield. The shield is removably connected to the straw so that the shaft portion and the needle portion of the straw are contained within the recess. A seal plug having a proximal end and a distal end is provided.