Device for delivery of antimicrobial agent into trans-dermal catheter
US9072868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter; an expandable portion of the elongate member, said expandable portion configured to increase in diameter upon exposure to an aqueous fluid; and an antimicrobial composition positioned to be delivered into the catheter. In another embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a trans-dermal catheter, said elongate member comprising a hydrogel; and an antimicrobial composition positioned to be delivered into the catheter; wherein the elongate member defines a volume of liquid that is at least substantially contained within the lumen of the trans-dermal catheter.
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