Universal sterilizing tool

摘要

The sterilizing tool is configured to wipe debris from and to sterilize and/or dry a working end-site of medical device; using a wiping, twisting, dabbing, push/pull, and/or screwing motion around all of the surface aspects of the device to be sterilized. Additionally, the sterilizing tool is configured to form fit to the surfaces of the end-site and to apply an inclusive layer of an anti-pathogenic agent to the inner and outer surfaces of the working end-site. The sterilizing tool may be frictionally engaged with and retained on the working end-site until removed and the end-site is ready for use. The sterilizing tool is intended for a one time, single use, disposable application.

主权项

1. A sterilizing device, comprising:
an elongated housing comprising a first housing portion having a first opening and a second housing portion having a second opening; a partition separating the first housing portion from the second housing portion; a sterilizing element comprising an impregnated article secured within the first housing portion, the sterilizing element configured to contour and to contact and to sterilize an end-site of a medical device inserted into an end of the first housing portion; a sterile mating connector extending from the second housing portion, the mating connector configured to secure to a luer end of a syringe, the mating connector further having an inner cavity configured to frictionally engage an exterior surface of a slip luer portion of the syringe, the second housing portion having an interior surface configured to cover an exterior surface of the luer end of the syringe while the inner cavity of the mating connector frictionally engages the exterior surface of the slip luer portion.