Systems and methods to monitor proper disinfection of needleless connectors
US9216440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device including a housing comprising a hub rotationally coupled to a motor, the motor being operably connected to a power source, the hub further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a cleaning head, wherein the device is configured to detect achievement of one or more minimum thresholds which are recommended to achieve proper disinfection of the needleless connector. Various devices and methods are further provided to permit tracking and reporting of disinfection events.
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