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Catheter receptacle provided with an antimicrobial compound

US8127922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

24Claims

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Assignee

ASTRA TECH AB · SE

Inventors

Agneta Nordholm · Partille, SE
Martin Nyman · Kållered, SE
Daniel Holm · Partille, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 3, 2008
Grant date	Mar 6, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter assembly (110, 210) comprising a catheter (130, 230) and a receptacle (120, 220) is disclosed. The receptacle is arranged to accommodate at least part of said catheter and having at least one opening (123) for withdrawal of said catheter. Further, the receptacle is provided with an antimicrobial compound (301) at least in the vicinity of the opening and at least on the outer surface of the receptacle, said antimicrobial compound inhibiting microbes from being transferred to said catheter while being withdrawn through said at least one opening.

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