Disinfecting male luer connector caps
US9149624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for disinfecting an exposed portion of a female luer connector is disclosed. A male luer connector coupled to a male luer connector cap is provided where the male luer connector cap has a chamber containing a disinfectant and a sealing member for sealing the disinfectant in the chamber. The chamber is at least partly opened and the disinfectant exposed by movement of the sealing member. An exposed surface of a female luer connector is caused to come in contact with the disinfecting fluid in the chamber prior to the female luer connector mating with the male luer connector.
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