Patent ID: 7766897
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A cap for a medical connector, the connector having a distal end at which is disposed a distal connection tip, the connection tip having an aperture through which fluid may flow, and the connector having an internal valve, the cap comprising: a reservoir device having an internal volume, a first opening at a proximal end, and a second opening; an hydrophobic filter disposed over the second opening of the reservoir device; wherein the proximal end of the reservoir device is shaped for engaging the connection tip of the connector so that the first opening of the reservoir device may be put into fluid communication with the aperture of the connector, the reservoir device being removable from the connector; and an outer housing device mounted over the reservoir device and movable in relation thereto, the outer housing device covering the distal connection tip of the connector whereby it provides protection to the distal connection tip, the housing device including an engagement portion disposed to engage the internal valve of the connector; wherein the outer housing device is movable to a first position at which it covers the distal connection tip of the connector but the engagement portion does not open the internal valve of the connector and is movable to a second position at which the outer housing device covers the distal connection tip of the connector and the engagement portion opens the internal valve of the connector so that fluid flow may occur between the reservoir device and the connector, the outer housing device being removable from the connector.