Abstract: A disinfecting device for a Luer-activated device having a septum is disclosed. The disinfecting device includes a cap, a plunger including a standoff and a face, and a disinfectant. When the Luer-activated device is secured to the disinfecting device, the Luer-activated devices engaged with the standoff but Luer-activated device septum does not contact the standoff or the face.

Abstract: A sample collection device including a housing extending from a mouthpiece portion to an air outlet portion. The housing defines an airflow channel from the mouthpiece portion to the air outlet portion. The mouthpiece portion is configured to receive an h exhalation airflow. A porous sample collection media is disposed within the housing and along the airflow channel. A fluid inlet port defines an aperture through the housing and is adjacent to the porous sample collection media. The fluid inlet port is configured to direct id onto the porous sample collection media. A metered fluid dose element is attached to the fluid inlet port. The metered fluid dose element is configured to dispense a metered volume of fluid into the fluid inlet port.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cap configured for removable attachment a medical device. The cap has a body with an opening, a bottom, and a chamber defined between the opening and the bottom. The cap has a wall of the chamber comprising a thread originating proximate the opening and extending into the chamber by a height. The height of the thread increases as a function of increasing distance from the opening. A liquid disinfectant is contained within the chamber.

Abstract: An optical element includes a porous layer with a network of a plurality of interconnected voids. The porous layer is optically diffusive to at least one wavelength of light when the network of interconnected voids is substantially free of fluid. The porous layer of the optical element undergoes a detectable optical change upon fluid ingress into the network or egress from the network of interconnected voids.

Abstract: A disinfecting device for a Luer-activated device having a septum is disclosed. The disinfecting device includes a cap, a plunger including a standoff and a face, and a disinfectant. When the Luer-activated device is secured to the disinfecting device, the Luer-activated devices engaged with the standoff but Luer-activated device septum does not contact the standoff or the face.

Abstract: An optical element includes a porous layer with a network of a plurality of interconnected voids. The porous layer is optically diffusive to at least one wavelength of light when the network of interconnected voids is substantially free of fluid. The porous layer of the optical element undergoes a detectable optical change upon fluid ingress into the network or egress from the network of interconnected voids.

Abstract: The disclosed cap for attachment to a medical implement having a male protrusion includes a movable plunger and a depth stop for limiting the translational movement of the plunger. Typically, the cap will include a cleaning solution that is displaced by the movable plunger. The depth stop controls of the displacement of the plunger such that a consistent air-tight seal is made between the surface of the plunger and a surface of the male luer.

Abstract: An optical element includes a porous layer with a network of a plurality of interconnected voids. The porous layer is optically diffusive to at least one wavelength of light when the network of interconnected voids is substantially free of fluid. The porous layer of the optical element undergoes a detectable optical change upon fluid ingress into the network or egress from the network of interconnected voids.

Abstract: The disclosed tamper-evident closure (100) encloses a medical access device, such as a vascular access device (200), such that it will be visibly apparent if the medical access device contained in the tamper-evident closure becomes exposed. The tamper-evident closure cannot be reapplied over the medical access device in a way to look the same as it did prior to exposing the medical access device. The tamper-evident closures comprise a holding cavity (110), a securing mechanism (160), and an apparent release. The disclosed tamper-evident closures are well suited for securing a medical access device that has an access point for delivering fluid to a patient or removing fluid from a patient.

Abstract: An applicator (100) comprising an elongated hollow body (120) comprising a distal portion (123), a proximal portion (124) having an open end, an exterior surface (127), an interior surface (126), and a filter (135). The interior surface of the applicator defines an internal chamber suitable for receiving an ampoule (160) formed of a frangible material located in the internal chamber proximal to the filter. A spacer (185) having a distal end and a proximal end is provided, and a cap (180) having a proximal portion, a distal portion, an exterior surface, and an interior surface is provided that attaches to the open end of the applicator and maintains the ampoule and spacer in their respective desired positions. The applicator comprises a head (140) including an absorbent component (110) that is capable of absorbing the contents of the frangible ampoule and facilitates applying the contents to the desired surface.

Abstract: An applicator (100) including a hollow body (110), the hollow body including a distal portion (112), a proximal portion (114), an exterior surface (118), an interior surface (116), and an activation region (120), where the hollow body includes at least two longitudinal grooves (122) on at least one of the exterior surface and the interior surface in the activation region of the applicator, and where the hollow body has a first radial groove (124) in the activation region that is on at least one of the exterior surface or the interior surface. The applicator includes a frangible ampoule (160) inside the hollow body, the frangible ampoule configured to contain a solution. The applicator may include a head (140) having an absorbent component (150) capable of absorbing the contents of the frangible ampoule when the ampoule is fractured and can aid in application of the ampoule contents to the desired surface.

Abstract: The disclosed applicator includes an activation region having one or more pinch point levers in the cover of the applicator. Within the cover of the applicator is a deformable body and disposed within the deformable body is a frangible ampoule containing a solution. A user activates the pinch point levers to deform the deformable body and crush the frangible ampoule, releasing the solution. The hinging connection of the pinch point lever reduces the break strength needed in order to crush the ampoule, while the deformable body provides a safe barrier to protect the user against glass shards.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cap configured for removable attachment a medical device. The cap has a body with an opening, a bottom, and a chamber defined between the opening and the bottom. The cap has a male post in the chamber and projecting from the bottom towards the opening of the body. The cap has a wall of the chamber comprising a thread originating proximate the opening and extending into the chamber, wherein the male post is spaced from the wall and at least a portion of the thread having a height that increases as a function of increasing distance from the opening. The movable piston positioned about the male post. Further, within the cap is a liquid disinfectant in the chamber between the bottom of the body and the movable piston.

Abstract: Method of using a shape-formable apparatus. A shape-formable apparatus can include an envelope defining a chamber, a port positioned to fluidly couple the chamber with ambience, and at least two locking sheets positioned in the chamber in an at least partially overlapping configuration. Each locking sheet can include a major surface, and at least a portion of each locking sheet can be patterned to include solid regions and open regions, the solid regions being movable with respect to one another within the major surface. The method can include providing the shape-formable apparatus in a first state; forming the apparatus into a desired shape; and reducing the pressure in the chamber to change the apparatus from the first state to a second state in which the apparatus is substantially less formable than in the first state.

Abstract: A disinfecting cap includes a body comprising an opening, a bottom, and a chamber defined between the opening and the bottom. The chamber is configured to hold a liquid disinfectant. A male post extends from the bottom towards the opening of the body. A wall of the chamber comprises a thread originating proximate the opening and extending into the chamber. At least a portion of the thread has a height that increases as a function of increasing distance from the opening.

Abstract: An article comprises a cap and a cover. The cap comprises an opening to an interior cavity, and has an inner surface defining the interior cavity and an outer surface. The cover is disposed within the interior cavity of the cap near the opening. The cover comprises a base having an inner surface facing the cap opening and an opposite outer surface. A sidewall of the cover extends from a perimeter of the base toward the cap opening. The sidewall has an outer surface facing the inner surface of the cap and an opposite inner surface. Micro features are provided on at least the inner surface of the sidewall. The cover is displaceable into the interior cavity of the cap.

Abstract: A cleaning device for LADs, and other such threaded devices, comprising a cap and a cleaning agent. The cap comprises a casing having an opening to an interior cavity. A threaded coupling mechanism is located on the inner surface of the casing proximate the opening. The coupling mechanism has retention features that provide localized pressure points on the threads of the LAD to accommodate thread variance and reduce the chance of premature disengagement.

Abstract: A disinfecting cap includes a body comprising an opening, a bottom, and a chamber defined between the opening and the bottom. The chamber is configured to hold a liquid disinfectant. A male post extends from the bottom towards the opening of the body. A wall of the chamber comprises a thread originating proximate the opening and extending into the chamber. At least a portion of the thread has a height that increases as a function of increasing distance from the opening.

Abstract: A liquid applicator comprising an absorbent member, and a single-piece, unitary body. The body can include a closed container defining a reservoir, and a tab. The container can include a main portion, a transition portion, a rib, and a chamber located in the tab and coupled to the transition portion via a frangible connection. The main portion, the transition portion, the rib, and the chamber can each define a portion of the reservoir, and at least the main portion, the transition portion, and the rib can have a uniform wall thickness. The tab can include the chamber and can be coupled to the transition portion at least by the frangible connection, the tab being movable with respect to the transition portion between a first position in which the frangible connection is intact and a second position in which the frangible connection is fractured.