Frederick, Maryland Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
CarrTech Corp. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovation in single-use syringe safety. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11857768, titled ‘Filtering needle assembly with seal plug’, introduces a filtering needle assembly with a seal plug designed to prevent reuse and enhance patient safety.
This technology integrates a filter and a seal plug into a single needle assembly. When a syringe is used, the hollow needle pierces the seal plug, allowing the liquid medication to pass through the filter and into the syringe. After use, the seal plug shifts position, making it difficult to reuse the same assembly with another syringe. This design effectively prevents the potential for cross-contamination or improper dosing.
The assembly’s components are designed for compatibility with standard medical fittings, facilitating easy adoption in clinical settings. By combining filtration and single-use safety features, this innovation addresses common concerns in medication administration, such as particulate contamination and the risks associated with reusing medical devices.
CarrTech Corp.’s development reflects a commitment to improving healthcare practices through thoughtful engineering. Their patented design offers a practical solution to enhance the safety and reliability of injectable treatments, contributing to better patient outcomes.