A first fluid connector is provided for selective interconnection to and
fluid transfer with a second fluid connector. The first connector
comprises a fluid passageway, an internal member and an outer collar
supportably disposed about the internal member for selective advancement
and retraction relative thereto. At least a portion of the fluid
passageway may extend through the internal member. The outer collar may
be selectively retracted to facilitate cleaning of the internal member.
In some embodiments, the outer collar and internal member may be disposed
so that a distal portion of the internal member is substantially flush
with or a distal portion of internal member projects beyond a distal end
of the outer collar when the outer collar is in a retracted position
relative thereto. To facilitate cleaning, a distal end or distal portion
of the internal member may be substantially closed when the first and
second connectors are disconnected. The second connector may be adapted
to facilitate fluid interconnection with the first connector, and may
also present a cleanable distal end when disconnected.