Insert for a microbial scrubbing device
First Claim
1. A scrubbing device for cleansing a portion of a medical device, comprising:
- a holder defining a cavity of a first cross-sectional shape including an open end for receiving the portion of the medical device into the cavity; and
a cleansing insert defining a second cross-sectional shape fully disposed in the cavity, the first cross-sectional shape different than the second cross-sectional shape such that at least a portion of the cleansing insert is deformed upon placement within the cavity.
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Abstract
The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device.
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17 Claims
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1. A scrubbing device for cleansing a portion of a medical device, comprising:
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a holder defining a cavity of a first cross-sectional shape including an open end for receiving the portion of the medical device into the cavity; and a cleansing insert defining a second cross-sectional shape fully disposed in the cavity, the first cross-sectional shape different than the second cross-sectional shape such that at least a portion of the cleansing insert is deformed upon placement within the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for cleansing a portion of a medical device, comprising:
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providing a scrubbing device including a holder defining a cavity in which is disposed a cleansing insert of a first cross-sectional shape prior to disposition in the holder and a second cross-sectional shape different than the first cross sectional shape substantially filling at least a cross-sectional area of the cavity, the cleansing insert comprising a plurality of resilient fingers; inserting the portion of the medical device into the cavity; and moving the plurality of resilient fingers with respect to the medical device so as to cleanse both exterior and interior surfaces of the portion of the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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