#$%^&*AU2016203795B220180809.pdf#####C: Users kll AppData Local Temp Divisiona specification pages - 3525 1486.DOCX-7/06/2016 ABSTRACT Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variablevolume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member.13/81 129 1226 68 164 169 160 222 26 64a 56 98 t 006 182 816 64 140 I-38a0 145 6a 1446 150 4 144 F. 174
