Patent ID: 9022984
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: A61L,A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for delivery of an elongate member into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter, the apparatus comprising: a protective sheath configured to at least substantially surround an elongate member and containing a shield coupler which is attached to a luer connector, the elongate member comprising a rod onto which an antimicrobial agent has been applied, and the elongate member secured to a connector insert; and a slidable member configured to travel along the protective sheath, the slidable member removably joined to the connector insert; wherein the elongate member is insertable into a lumen of a trans-dermal catheter by moving the slidable member and connector insert along at least a part of the length of the protective sheath such that the connector insert slides down the sheath to deliver the elongate member into the lumen of the trans-dermal catheter, and the connector insert attaches to the luer connector; and wherein the slidable member is further configured to detach from the connector insert upon attachment of the connector insert to the luer connector, such that the connector insert and luer connector become coupled to one another, and the shield coupler and luer connector are no longer joined to one another after the connector insert and luer connector are coupled.