摘要 |
<p>An article of manufacture and a method where a protective cap (10) for a connector (32) provides antibacterial effect to the connector (32) by fixedly lining a chamber (28) of the protective cap (10) with an absorbent material (24) retaining an antiseptic. By mating a skirt (18) on the protective cap (10) with a corresponding flange (36) on a medical connector (32), a contamination proof seal is also provided which functions to limit contamination from the outside of the cap (10) and retain a liquid antiseptic on the inside of the cap (10).</p> |