Medical implement cleaning device
US8206514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cleaning device for a medical implement is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cap having an opening to an inner cavity, the opening being adapted to receive a site of the medical implement. The cleaning device further includes a compressible cleaning material that contains a cleaning agent prior to receipt of the site of the medical implement, i.e. the cleaning material is pre-loaded with the cleaning agent. The compressible cleaning material is at least partially secured in the inner cavity and adapted to swab and clean the site with the cleaning agent.
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