ICU Medical, Inc.
ANTIMICROBIAL CAP FOR LUER CONNECTOR

Abstract:

A male luer cap comprising a male luer, the male luer having a tapered sealing surface configured to mate with a female tapered surface of a female luer connector to form a substantially fluid-tight seal; a distal tip having a recess defined by a recess surface that is distal to the tapered sealing surface; and a water-soluble antimicrobial composition disposed on the recess surface; wherein the male luer is configured such that, when the male cap is mated with a female connector to form a substantially fluid-tight seal, a cavity is formed between the female tapered surface and the recess surface.