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Containers used for storing and dispensing liquids for medical applications include a closure, and medical connection device include cooperating connector members. An article of manufacture and a method are provided where a plastic outer closure is applied over container closures or over connection

Containers used for storing and dispensing liquids for medical applications include a closure, and medical connection device include cooperating connector members. An article of manufacture and a method are provided where a plastic outer closure is applied over container closures or over connection devices. The application of the plastic outer closure exerts an antibacterial effect in the juncture area defined by the interface of the outer closure and the container inner closure and neck, or defined by the interface of the outer closure and the connection site of the connector members. The outer closure is of a type of plastic that releases an antibacterial agent, which exerts an antibacterial effect in the juncture area.

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The method of applying to a container having an inner closure, a plastic outer closure about the inner closure to define a sealed juncture area, the plastic of said outer closure being sealingly incompatible with said inner closure to permit said outer closure to be movable relative to said inner cl

The method of applying to a container having an inner closure, a plastic outer closure about the inner closure to define a sealed juncture area, the plastic of said outer closure being sealingly incompatible with said inner closure to permit said outer closure to be movable relative to said inner closure, the improvement comprising molding said plastic outer closure in place on the inner closure, said inner closure functioning as a mold core, and releasing an antibacterial agent from the plastic outer closure, whereby an antibacterial effect is exerted in said juncture area.