CPC A61M 39/162 (2013.01) [A61M 25/0017 (2013.01); A61M 39/20 (2013.01); A61M 39/0208 (2013.01); A61M 39/165 (2013.01); A61M 2025/0056 (2013.01)] | 7 Claims |
1. A method for cleaning a port of an intravenous device comprising:
providing a cap having a body having a cavity at least partially containing an actuator, and containing a compressible absorbent material including an antimicrobial solution, the absorbent material structured and contained within the body such that it is compressible by the actuator, wherein the actuator comprises a protrusion extending from the cavity, wherein the protrusion includes a lumen extending therethrough, wherein the body comprises a lumen within which the protrusion is disposed;
applying the cap to the port;
moving the actuator between a lower position and an upper position;
compressing the absorbent material housed in the cavity with at least a portion of the actuator wherein the compression of the absorbent material releases at least a portion of the antimicrobial solution, and
flowing the antimicrobial solution through the lumen of the protrusion.
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