UV-C catheter hub sterilization and data acquisition system
US8946653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/63
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand held hub sterilization and data acquisition device includes a housing having an opening for receiving a medical device, a sterilization chamber formed in the housing, a source of UV radiation disposed within the sterilization chamber for uniform emission of UV-C radiation into the sterilization chamber, and an RFID scanner configured into the housing. A patient care system includes a hand held hub sterilization and data acquisition device and an RFID enabled medical device.
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