Universal single-use cap for male and female connectors
US12329924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes a cap having an annular wall having an exterior wall surface and an interior wall surface including a plurality of inwardly extending protrusions sized and shaped to frictionally engage a male luer, and a peelable seal. The cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap includes one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The cap is adapted to engage a male luer connector in a press-fit connection. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber. Also described are methods of disinfecting a medical connector, and apparatuses comprising a device for disinfecting a medical connector.
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