Abstract: A tap for aseptic packages of the type which contain solutions and, in particular, solutions for medical applications. The type has a body, a packaging penetrating tip extending from the body, a liquid passageway extending from the tip and through the body for dispensing liquid from the package and a fluid passageway extending from the tip and through the body for admitting make-up air to the package interior. A cylindrical member of resilient material is positioned between the tap body and its penetrating tip and is insertable through the package wall in trailing relation to the tip. The resilient member is selectively compressed along its cylindrical axis to expand within the package and engage the wall to seal the orifice formed by the tip on penetration of the package wall and to secure the tap to the package.

Abstract: A system for the enteral delivery of a solution, including desired nutrients to a human. The solution is passed from a container through an elongated giving set and metering system into a nasal tube. In accordance with the present ivnention, the container is an aseptic carton having penetrable side walls while the giving set terminates at a fitting having a fluid passage extending therethrough. The fitting terminates at a carton cooperating portion which includes a first portion for penetrating the carton side walls to form an orifice therein, the orifice establishing fluid communication between the carton interior and the fitting fluid passage, and a second portion for engaging the carton side wall to maintain cooperating between the carton and fitting. A seal is provided to block fluid flow from the carton interior except through the fluid passage while, in a preferred embodiment, provision is made for the delivery of make-up air to the interior of the carton.