Abstract: A light-coupling cap can sterilize targets including connectors and other devices such as catheters with Luer fittings conforming to ISO 594 or ISO 80369 standards. The cap can be disposable. A light-coupling cap can reversibly attach to a connector of a target, creating a physical seal and barrier between the inside of the connector and the outside environment while at the same time transmitting light into the connector. A sterilizer can be connected to the end cap while the end cap is connected to the target. The sterilizer can include a UV light emitter that emits UV light through the end cap into the target. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can be self-healing by measuring internal performance indicators and adjusting its operation in response to them. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can provide to the user an indication of the amount of light dosage applied to the target.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for sterilizing an ISO 594 female Luer fitting and an attached catheter using UV light. An optical plug can be inserted into a female Luer fitting, and UV-C light or a combination of UV-C and UV-A light can be radiated through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter, thereby sterilizing the fitting and catheter. A sterilizer device can be used to hold the female Luer fitting and catheter, with an optical plug inserted into the female Luer fitting. The sterilizer device can include a UV light source that radiates UV light through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter. A protective cover can be placed over the optical plug before inserting the optical plug into the female Luer fitting. The protective cover can be disposable.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for sterilizing an ISO 594 female Luer fitting and an attached catheter using UV light. An optical plug can be inserted into a female Luer fitting, and UV-C light or a combination of UV-C and UV-A light can be radiated through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter, thereby sterilizing the fitting and catheter. A sterilizer device can be used to hold the female Luer fitting and catheter, with an optical plug inserted into the female Luer fitting. The sterilizer device can include a UV light source that radiates UV light through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter. A protective cover can be placed over the optical plug before inserting the optical plug into the female Luer fitting. The protective cover can be disposable.

Abstract: A light-coupling cap can sterilize targets including connectors and other devices such as catheters with Luer fittings conforming to ISO 594 or ISO 80369 standards. The cap can be disposable. A light-coupling cap can reversibly attach to a connector of a target, creating a physical seal and barrier between the inside of the connector and the outside environment while at the same time transmitting light into the connector. A sterilizer can be connected to the end cap while the end cap is connected to the target. The sterilizer can include a UV light emitter that emits UV light through the end cap into the target. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can be self-healing by measuring internal performance indicators and adjusting its operation in response to them. The light-coupling end cap sterilization system can provide to the user an indication of the amount of light dosage applied to the target.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for sterilizing an ISO 594 female Luer fitting and an attached catheter using UV light. An optical plug can be inserted into a female Luer fitting, and UV-C light or a combination of UV-C and UV-A light can be radiated through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter, thereby sterilizing the fitting and catheter. A sterilizer device can be used to hold the female Luer fitting and catheter, with an optical plug inserted into the female Luer fitting. The sterilizer device can include a UV light source that radiates UV light through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter. A protective cover can be placed over the optical plug before inserting the optical plug into the female Luer fitting. The protective cover can be disposable.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for sterilizing an ISO 594 female Luer fitting and an attached catheter using UV light. An optical plug can be inserted into a female Luer fitting, and UV-C light or a combination of UV-C and UV-A light can be radiated through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter, thereby sterilizing the fitting and catheter. A sterilizer device can be used to hold the female Luer fitting and catheter, with an optical plug inserted into the female Luer fitting. The sterilizer device can include a UV light source that radiates UV light through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter. A protective cover can be placed over the optical plug before inserting the optical plug into the female Luer fitting. The protective cover can be disposable.