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Syringe with disinfecting tip feature

US10953218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2014
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 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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