Patent ID: 8777504
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A tool useful for contacting and applying a liquid cleaner to attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device used in medical applications, the connector device having laterally facing surfaces, the tool comprising: a housing with a substantially cylindrical or polygonal inside wall, an open end having a defined shape during storage and use, a closed end opposite the open end, and two cavities separated by an annular collar; a flexible, porous cellular insert disposed inside the housing, the insert conforming substantially to a portion of the inside wall and comprising a recess having an opening facing the open end and a recess side wall facing radially inward to receive and contact the laterally facing surfaces of the connector device, the flexible insert containing the cleaner prior to contacting the attachment surfaces and being sufficiently compressible against the attachment surfaces to discharge some of said cleaner against said attachment surfaces during use.