Automatic disinfection of a vascular access device connector
US11648385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device to couple a vascular access device to a medical device may include a body, a spring, and a housing. The body may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end. The proximal end of the body may include a connector. The housing may be coupled to a proximal end of the spring and may enclose the connector. A distal end of the spring may be coupled to the body. The housing may include a flap, which may include an antimicrobial compound. When the housing is disposed in a proximal position, the flap may cover the connector, the antimicrobial compound may contact the connector, and the spring may be uncompressed. In response to movement of the housing from the proximal position to a distal position, the spring may be compressed and the flap may open.
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