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Universal cap for male and female connectors

A male Luer connector, connector technology, used in syringes, connecting tubes, infusion sets, etc.

Pending Publication Date: 2020-12-29
BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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Therefore, prior art antiseptic caps are designed to fit only one type of connector, and are specific to a particular size and / or shape of connector

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[0041] Before describing several exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the details of construction or process steps set forth in the following description. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways.

[0042] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sterile universal single-use device for connecting to and sterilizing a medical connector including a male luer connector and a female luer connector, wherein the device includes a cap, Elastomeric sealing ring, absorbent material, disinfectant or antimicrobial agent and peelable seal. The device provides a mechanical barrier to the connector and contains an antimicrobial agent for disinfection. The devices of the present disclosure allow practitioners to simplify the sterilization process.

[0043] With respect to terms used in this disclosure, the following definitions are provided.

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Abstract

A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes a cap, an elastic sealing ring, a locking lid and a peelable seal. The cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap may include one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The cap is adapted to engage a male luer connector in a press-fit connection. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber. Also described are methods of disinfecting a medical connector, and an assembly comprising a device for disinfecting a medical connector.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a device for disinfecting and sterilizing an access port having, for example, a male luer and a female luer, and in particular, to the disinfection and sterilization capable of accommodating multiple types of connectors device. Background technique [0002] Vascular access devices (VADs) are commonly used therapeutic devices and include intravenous (IV) catheters. There are generally two classifications of VADs, namely, peripheral catheters and central venous catheters. Bacteria and other microorganisms may enter the patient's vasculature from the access hub and port / valve as they are connected to the VAD for fluid or drug delivery. Each access hub (or port / valve or connection) is associated with some risk of propagating catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), which can be costly and potentially fatal. [0003] To reduce CRBSI instances and to ensure proper use and maintenance of VADs, standards of...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M39/16A61M39/20A61M5/31
CPCA61M39/16A61M39/165A61M39/20A61M2005/3104A61M39/162A61M2205/02
Inventor P·摩利支
Owner BECTON DICKINSON & CO