Apparatuses for cleaning catheter ports
US11918773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
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