Tamper evident cap for medical fitting
US11040154B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/312
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tamper evident closure assembly for a fitting including, but not limited to, use in combination with a female fixture or an enteral fixture. A cap is connectable in flow restricting relation to the fitting and includes an indicator member removably connected to an exterior thereof. A housing is dimensioned to removably contain the cap and the connected indicator member. Subsequent to the fixture being connected to the cap, a removal thereof results in the indicator member being detached from the cap and movably disposed in a captured, detached orientation within the housing. Tampering may be evidenced by the indicator member remaining captivated within the housing which may be determined by visual observation or the generation of sound caused resulting from the housing being shaken.
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