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Antimicrobial ultraviolet irradiation of connector for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

  • US 4,503,333 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1983
  • Issued: 03/05/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ultraviolet light applicator for irradiating a connector valve and adjacent connected conduits, for selectively permitting the transfer of fluids therethrough, said applicator comprising a casing, means permitting placement of said connector valve into said casing, the inner surfaces of said casing being of an ultraviolet-reflecting material, and an elongated ultraviolet light element in said casing defining a plurality of convolutions plus a channel between said convolutions of the element for receiving the connector valve, said convolutions being positioned on at least three sides of said channel and said convolutions extending substantially along said channel, said convolutions being capable of irradiating by ultraviolet light the transversely-disposed interior surfaces of said connector valve and connected conduits.

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