ICU Medical Patent, Antimicrobial Delivery Device for Medical Device Connections
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12594410B2 to ICU Medical, Inc. for a device that delivers antimicrobial composition into medical device connections. The device comprises a male connector with a recess containing chlorhexidine acetate at the distal tip to prevent infection and microbial ingress. The patent includes 20 claims.
What changed
USPTO granted patent US12594410B2 to ICU Medical, Inc. on April 7, 2026. The patent covers a device for delivering an antimicrobial composition into medical device connections, specifically a male connector with a distal tip recess containing chlorhexidine acetate. The technology is classified under A61M medical device categories.
Medical device manufacturers developing connector technology or infection prevention devices should note this patent for freedom-to-operate considerations. While the patent creates no immediate compliance obligations, companies in this space may wish to evaluate licensing opportunities or design alternatives to avoid potential infringement.
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Device for delivering an antimicrobial composition into a medical device
Grant US12594410B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
ICU Medical, Inc.
Inventors
Robert J. Ziebol, Matthew David Beilke
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a device for delivering an antimicrobial composition into a medical device. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a method for preventing infection and microbial ingress in medical device connections. The device includes a male connector with a distal tip and a recess at the distal tip. The surface of the recess includes an antimicrobial composition. In certain implementations a male luer comprises a tapered sealing member further comprising a recess containing chlorhexidine acetate.
CPC Classifications
A61M 39/1011 A61M 5/178 A61M 2039/1033 A61M 2039/1083 A61M 2039/1088 A61M 2205/0205
Filing Date
2022-12-02
Application No.
18061385
Claims
20
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