Inventors:
Dieter R. Berndt - Allenwood NJ
Brian P. Smith - Spring Lake NJ
International Classification:
A61M 500
Abstract:
A device for enveloping and disinfecting of sharp instruments includes a main body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. Attached to the lower surface is a protective layer. Provided on the upper surface is an adhesive at least immediately adjacent the perimeter thereof and an anti-virus and anti-bacterial disinfectant material. The disinfectant is incorporated into composite dispensing member including a plurality of microcapsules, each of said microcapsules including an active disinfecting ingredient. The plurality of microcapsules are sufficiently frangible so as to rupture upon application of a predetermined stress.