Connection site protector with tapered bore.

摘要

A protector (30) for a flanged connector which comprises: a pair of hollow shell halves (32,34) connected together by longitudinal hinge means, (35) said shell halves being capable of pivoting about said hinge means (35) to a closed position to form a tubular member. Latch means (44-46) are provided for releasably retaining the shell halves (32,34) in closed position. The shell halves (32,34) are substantially filled with antiseptic-carrying porous material (48) which define a central bore (50) extending from end to end of the hollow shell halves when in the closed position. In accordance with this invention, the bore (50) of the porous member is transversely larger at one end of the protector than at the other end thereof. This improves the operation of the device.