EP0357318A2
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Urinary drainage container comprising external source of biocide
Assignee: Alza Corp
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Filing: 1989-08-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A patient-care apparatus comprising a container (10) for receiving a biological fluid, and a delivery device (16) on the outside of the container, which device comprises a biocide (21) that is released to the container for preventing the multiplication of and/or aiding in the elimination of the presence of unwanted pathogens in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Su Il Yum
- 👤 Felix Theeuwes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A patient-care apparatus comprising, in combination: (a) a container for receiving a biological fluid, the container comprising: (i) a wall including means for passage of a biocide therethrough; (ii) an inlet port for admitting a fluid into the container; (iii) an outlet port for letting fluid leave the container; and, (b) a delivery device exterior of the wall, said device comprising a reservoir having a surface in contact with said wall, a biocide in the reservoir, and a backing member comprising a composition substantially impermeable to the passage of biocide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A patient-care apparatus comprising, in combination: (a) a container for receiving a biological fluid, the container comprising: (i) a wall including means for passage of a biocide therethrough; (ii) an inlet port for admitting a fluid into the container; (iii) an outlet port for letting fluid leave the container; and, (b) a delivery device exterior of the wall, said device comprising a reservoir having a surface in contact with said wall, a biocide in the reservoir, and a backing member comprising a composition substantially impermeable to the passage of biocide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the delivery device is held on the outside of the wall by an adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A patient-care apparatus comprising, in combination; (a) a container for receiving a biological fluid, the container comprising: (i) a wall defining a lumen, the wall comprising a composition that permits the passage of a biocide therethrough; (ii) an inlet port for letting a fluid into the container; (iii) an outlet port for letting fluid leave the container; and (b) a pouch on the outside of the wall, the pouch comprising a film that defines a space facing the wall, a biocide in the space and wherein the film comprises a composition substantially impermeable to the passage of the biocide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
A patient-care apparatus comprising, in combination; (a) a container for receiving a biological fluid, the container comprising: (i) a wall defining a lumen, the wall comprising a composition that permits the passage of a biocide therethrough; (ii) an inlet port for letting a fluid into the container; (iii) an outlet port for letting fluid leave the container; and (b) a pouch on the outside of the wall, the pouch comprising a film that defines a space facing the wall, a biocide in the space and wherein the film comprises a composition substantially impermeable to the passage of the biocide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, characterised in that the outside pouch is held on the wall by an adhesive.
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