Systems and methods to monitor proper disinfection of needleless connectors
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1. A device for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device comprising:
- a housing comprising a hub rotationally coupled to a motor, the motor being operably connected to a power source, the hub further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a cleaning head, the cleaning head having a distal opening into which is inserted a needleless connector to allow the cleaning head to disinfect the needleless connector when the cleaning head is rotated by the motor; and
a pressure-sensitive switch for controlling the motor, the pressure-sensitive switch being positioned proximal to the cleaning head such that proximal movement of the cleaning head activates the motor, the pressure-sensitive switch being configured to require that the needleless connector be inserted into the cleaning head with at least a threshold amount of force to cause the cleaning head to move sufficiently in the proximal direction to activate the pressure-sensitive switch thereby ensuring that the at least a threshold amount of force is applied by the cleaning head on the needleless connector during rotation of the cleaning head.
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Abstract
A device and method for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device including a housing comprising a hub rotationally coupled to a motor, the motor being operably connected to a power source, the hub further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a cleaning head, wherein the device is configured to detect achievement of one or more minimum thresholds which are recommended to achieve proper disinfection of the needleless connector. Various devices and methods are further provided to permit tracking and reporting of disinfection events.
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1. A device for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device comprising:
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a housing comprising a hub rotationally coupled to a motor, the motor being operably connected to a power source, the hub further comprising a receptacle configured to receive a cleaning head, the cleaning head having a distal opening into which is inserted a needleless connector to allow the cleaning head to disinfect the needleless connector when the cleaning head is rotated by the motor; and a pressure-sensitive switch for controlling the motor, the pressure-sensitive switch being positioned proximal to the cleaning head such that proximal movement of the cleaning head activates the motor, the pressure-sensitive switch being configured to require that the needleless connector be inserted into the cleaning head with at least a threshold amount of force to cause the cleaning head to move sufficiently in the proximal direction to activate the pressure-sensitive switch thereby ensuring that the at least a threshold amount of force is applied by the cleaning head on the needleless connector during rotation of the cleaning head. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device for disinfecting a needleless connector, the device comprising:
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a housing containing a motor and a shaft that is rotated by the motor; a hub that is coupled to the shaft, the hub having a receptacle formed in a distal end of the hub, the hub including a plurality of hook members positioned within the receptacle; a cleaning head having a proximal portion that inserts into the receptacle of the hub, an outer surface of the cleaning head including a plurality of indents into which the plurality of hook members insert to selectively couple the cleaning head within the receptacle of the hub such that the cleaning head is rotated when the hub is rotated, the cleaning head also having a distal opening configured to receive a needleless connector to allow the cleaning head to disinfect the needleless connector when the cleaning head is rotated by the motor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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