SYSTEM FOR DISINFECTING SKIN TISSUE AROUND CATHETERS

European Patent Office Patent

APP PUB NO EP-4346917-A1
SERIAL NO

22732047

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The present disclosure relates to a system (3) for disinfecting skin tissue around catheters (2). The system (3) comprises an adaptor (4), wherein the adaptor (4) defines a catheter entry opening (5) for entry of a catheter into the adaptor (4) and a catheter exit opening (6) for exit of the catheter from the adaptor (4). The adaptor (4) comprises an outer surface and an inner surface (13) which defines an inner cavity (14) for receiving at least a section of the catheter (2), wherein the inner cavity (14) extends from the catheter entry opening (5) to the catheter exit opening (6). The system (3) further comprises at least one light source (9) for emitting UVC light, wherein the light source (9) is arranged such that the UVC light is emitted away from the adaptor (4). The disclosure further relates to a method of disinfecting skin tissue around a catheter (2) inserted into the skin of a patient. The disclosure further relates to the use of a catheter (2) in a system disclosed herein.

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ASEPTUVA AGCHWEYERMANNSSTRASSE 36 BERN CH-3008

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TWERENBOLD HENRY 3008 BERN
SAIKIA EASHAN 3008 BERN
SOUZA LIMA RAFAEL 3008 BERN

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