A connector (14) for providing sterile access to a flexible container (10) is provided that comprises a tubular member (14) having a first portion (28) and a second portion (26), the second portion (26) having an open end, the first portion (28) having a seal (24) on the end thereof and the second portion (26) including a piercable membrane (18). The first portion (28) and second portion (26) are joined to each other by a frangible segment (30), with each of the first portion (28) and the second portion (26) having a gripable surface (34, 36) associated therewith that is configured to facilitate the application of torsional force to the tubular member (14) at the frangible segment (30). Upon the application of a sufficient amount of torsional force, the frangible segment (30) will break, permitting the first and second portions (28, 26) to be separated from each other.
