BLOOD CONTROL IV CATHETER WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A medical device, comprising:
catheter adapter having a proximal end, a distal end and lumen extending therebetween, the distal end comprising a catheter which extends distally therefrom, the lumen defining a fluid pathway through the catheter adapter, the lumen further having a septum which divides the lumen into a distal fluid chamber and a proximal fluid chamber; a Luer adapter capable of being selectively coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter and having a probe which protrudes through the proximal fluid chamber and through the septum when selectively coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter, such that a tip portion of the probe is positioned within the distal fluid chamber; and an anti-pathogenic material applied to a surface of at least one of the lumen, the septum, and the Luer adapter.