Intravenous connector having antimicrobial treatment

摘要

An intravenous connector is provided having a valve body having first end configured to receive a syringe for administering medicine to a patient; a spike element having a tapered hollow spike terminating in a tip at a first end and having a second end configured for attaching to an intravenous tube, the spike element secured in the valve body such that the tip is disposed proximate the first end of the valve body and the second end of the spike element is located at a second end of the valve body; and a pliable seal member disposed in the valve body around the tapered hollow spike and exposed at the first end of the valve body. An antimicrobial material comprising a silane quaternary ammonium salt is incorporated on or within the seal member and is coated on the valve body and the spike element.

主权项

1. An intravenous connector comprising:
a valve body having an open first end configured to receive a syringe for administering medicine to a patient; and a silicone seal member disposed in said valve body and exposed at the open first end of said valve body configured to receive the syringe, wherein an antimicrobial material is incorporated on or within said silicone seal member and is coated on said valve body, and wherein said antimicrobial material comprises a silane quaternary ammonium salt.