Patent ID: 7195615
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A system for providing a medical device with anti-microbial properties comprising: a medical device, having a portion for insertion into the body of a patient, wherein the medical device comprises a lumen having a distal portion and a proximal portion; a solid rod substrate formed from a polymer material containing an anti-microbial agent, wherein the solid rod substrate has a first end and a second end and wherein the solid rod substrate is capable of being inserted into the lumen in a manner such that the first end of the solid rod substrate is closer to the distal portion of the lumen than the second end of the solid rod substrate; and a collapsible cover for protecting the solid rod substrate from contamination during insertion of the solid rod substrate into the lumen wherein the cover is connected to the solid rod substrate wherein the cover substantially surrounds the solid rod substrate before the solid rod substrate is inserted into the lumen and extends at least the length of the solid rod substrate and the cover collapses as the solid rod substrate is inserted into the lumen, wherein the solid rod substrate is capable of imparting anti-microbial properties to the lumen of the medical device.