Device and method for sterilizing a catheter system
US11298435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/167
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for a catheter access port cleaning, disinfection or sterilization device are disclosed. The catheter access port cleaning, disinfection or sterilization device may comprise, a first housing having a power source and control circuit; a second housing shaped to mate with a catheter and having a first ultra-violet light source mounted therein, the first housing wired to the second housing to power the light source. When activated, the ultra-violet light source emits ultra-violet radiation that is transmitted from the second housing to the catheter attached to a patient. In this way, the device provides an efficient system for cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing an access port in the second housing while reducing patient infections.
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