Becton, Dickinson and Company
Universal Cap For Male And Female Connectors

Abstract:

A device for connection to a medical connector, the device includes a cap, an elastic sealing ring, a locking lid and a peelable seal. The cap configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap may include one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The cap is adapted to engage a male luer connector in a press-fit connection. The peelable seal prevents the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber. Also described are methods of disinfecting a medical connector, and an assembly comprising a device for disinfecting a medical connector.