The Genie vial adaptor

“The Genie maintains a normally closed system through three functional areas. 1) Connection of the spike and vial stopper; 2) The balloon within the vial enclosure; and 3) The Clave needle-free connector which is integrated as the access site for syringes. The Genie balloon assists in the equalization of vial pressure when fluid is being aspirated from a medication vial. When the balloon is inflated, air can thereafter pass through the walls of the balloon and into the medication vial over time therefore, maintaining a negative pressure on the vial at all times (ICU Medical, 2011).”

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Reference

ICU Medical, Inc. (2011) Oncology preparation & delivery systems. Retrieved from http://icumed.com/oncology/index.asp#TechSpecs