Syringe with disinfecting tip feature
US10953218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49885
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Syringe assemblies comprising a disinfecting reservoir collar to ensure an adherence to aseptic techniques for use in flush procedures for vascular access devices (VAD's) are described. The syringe assemblies include a plunger rod, a syringe barrel, and the reservoir collar that permits disinfection of a hub of a VAD connector upon connection to the reservoir collar. Also described are methods of disinfecting the vascular access devices.
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