Intravascular line and port cleaning methods, methods of administering an agent intravascularly, methods of obtaining/ testing blood, and devices for performing such methods
An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamberconfigured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second componentreversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agentand an applicator material. The second component is configured to be reversiblyreceived over external surfaces of the intravenous line port. A method of cleansingan intravenous line port includes providing a port cleaning device having a firstcomponent with a chamber containing a first cleaning agent. A second componentincludes a second cleaning agent. A third component has a microbiocidal agentand is reversibly attached to the first component. The second component is removedfrom the device, the external surfaces of the port are contacted with the secondcleaning agent, the first cleaning agent is ejected from the chamber into theport, and the third component is used to cap the port.
