Closed system catheter vent cap
US11202897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self activating vent cap configured to be operably coupled to a needleless connector and automatically shifted relative to the needleless connector from the first, storage position to a second, activated position upon rotation of the vent cap relative to the needleless connector. The self activating vent cap including a threaded portion, an activation portion and a biasing mechanism, wherein shifting of the activation portion to the second, activated position is selectively precluded by the interference of at least one ridge of the threaded portion with a ledge of the activation portion.
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