Antimicrobially-charged entry port cuff
US7947021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An entry port cuff for providing antimicrobial properties to a medical device having a portion that is insertable into the body of a patient is disclosed. The cuff, which is charged with an antimicrobial agent, is removably attached to the medical device immediately prior to or immediately after insertion of said medical device into the body. The cuff is attached to the medical device in a manner such that the cuff is located outside of the body and in the proximity of the point of entry of the medical device into the body. Also, the cuff is substantially free of an adhesive for adhering the cuff to the body. Methods for using and making the entry port cuff are also described.
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