Disinfection cap
US12005223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disinfection cap is described for connection to a medical connector; the disinfection cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a cavity. In one or more embodiments, a retention rod forming a fluid reservoir is disposed within the cavity for retaining disinfectant. In one or more embodiments, a corrugated capsule is disposed within the cavity for retaining disinfectant. Pressure buildup within the cavity due to insertion of a luer connector causes expulsion of disinfectant, thereby disinfecting the luer connector.
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