Catheter Reservoir Seals

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a catheter cap which seals a reservoir of a catheter introducer. The catheter cap secures over an introducer tip to prevent airflow into the introducer tip. The catheter cap utilizes an elongated stem to block a distal opening of the reservoir to further prevent airflow. A lip of the catheter cap may further engage an insertion stop point of the catheter introducer to secure the catheter cap. The catheter cap ensures proper lubrication of the introducer tip and the catheter during insertion of the catheter into the urethra of a user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for sealing a catheter reservoir prior to use, the catheter having a reservoir at a proximal end, the device comprising:
 an elongate stem insertable into the reservoir;   a stopper at a distal end of the elongate stem, the stopper sealing a distal opening of the reservoir; and   a cap coupled to a proximal end of the elongate stem such that the cap covers an introducer tip protruding from a proximal end of the reservoir;   wherein the cap and stopper seal the reservoir when coupled with the reservoir.