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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2009
Robert J. Ziebol, Blaine, MN (US);
William S. Nettekoven, Stillwater, MN (US);
Gregory G. Carlson, Bloomington, MN (US);
Robert G. Walsh, Lakeville, MN (US);
Robert H. Weinmann, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Robert J. Ziebol, Blaine, MN (US);
William S. Nettekoven, Stillwater, MN (US);
Gregory G. Carlson, Bloomington, MN (US);
Robert G. Walsh, Lakeville, MN (US);
Robert H. Weinmann, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Pursuit Vascular, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A system for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter; an expandable portion of the elongate member, said expandable portion configured to increase in diameter upon exposure to an aqueous fluid; and an antimicrobial composition positioned to be delivered into the catheter. In another embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a trans-dermal catheter, said elongate member comprising a hydrogel; and an antimicrobial composition positioned to be delivered into the catheter; wherein the elongate member defines a volume of liquid that is at least substantially contained within the lumen of the trans-dermal catheter.