Blood control IV catheter with stationary septum activator
US9750928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method is provided for applying an anti-pathogenic material to various surfaces of a medical device, wherein the method includes identifying various surfaces of the medical tests which include noncritical dimensions, and limiting the application of the anti-pathogenic material to those surfaces. Some aspects of the invention further include the application of an anti-pathogenic lubricant material to various parts or components of a medical device to reduce friction.
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