The present invention provides an inventive apparatus and method for
docking of a male luer connector fluidly interconnected or
interconnectable to a medical liquid source during one or repeated
periods. As such, the invention has particular application to
multiple-dose medication therapy procedures. The docking apparatus
comprises a holding receptacle having a single access opening and a
depressible member disposed in the holding receptacle. The holding
receptacle is adapted for retentive engagement with a male luer connector
(e.g. via complementary threading), wherein upon docking a nozzle of the
male luer connector is isolated within the holding receptacle. An
anti-bacterial material may be readily applied to a top surface of the
depressible member prior to docking so that the forward edge of the
nozzle of the male luer connector contacts the anti-bacterial material
when docked. The docking apparatus may be provided with lateral and
rearward handling members to facilitate docking procedures. Additionally,
slots may be provided for interconnecting the docking apparatus to a
tubing line at a patient site.