Packaging container for antimicrobial caps
View Patent ↗Systems, methods, and articles for providing an antimicrobial composition to the proximal elements of a trans-dermal catheter and into the lumen of the transdermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, an antimicrobial composition on surface a cap element transfers antimicrobial to the proximal end of the transdermal catheter. The system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, the elongate member containing an antimicrobial.
1. A cap system for capping a hemodialysis catheter, the cap system comprising:
two antimicrobial caps, each of the antimicrobial caps comprising an elongate member comprising an antimicrobial composition;
a packaging container for securing the antimicrobial caps prior to use, the packaging container comprising a body comprising:
a first end, the first end having a first opening leading to a first volume within the body;
a second end, the second end having a second opening leading to a second volume within the body;
the first and second openings configured to each hold one of the two antimicrobial caps;
wherein the first and second openings are offset from one another.
2. The cap system of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing enclosure enveloping the antimicrobial caps and packaging container prior to use.
3. The cap system of claim 1 , wherein the packaging container with the antimicrobial caps installed does not readily roll.