Abstract:
A needle assembly (10) for use in preventing backflow of blood being collected from a patient comprises a housing (12) with a chamber (50) therein, and including first and second access openings (29, 30; 41, 42) through the housing (12) in fluid communication with the chamber (50). A cannula (14) extends outwardly from the first access opening (29, 30) and is adapted for insertion into a patient. The chamber (50) has a volume sufficiently large to store blood therein collected from the patient and to delay blood from backflowing from the second access opening (41, 42) into the first access opening (29, 30) under normal patient blood flow conditions due to the large amount of blood which must first be displaced from the chamber (50). In the chamber (50) there may be included flow resistance elements positioned in the chamber (50) to provide flow resistance in the flow of blood from the chamber (50) toward the first access opening (29, 30). These elements may include tapered cones to favor flow of blood in one direction but not the other direction.
Abstract:
Blutentnahmegerät mit einem hohlzylindrischen an einem Ende offenen Halter (1) und einer doppelendigen hohlen Nadel (7) am anderen Ende, in das ein evakuiertes Blutprobenröhrchen (2) eingeschoben wird, bei dem das Blutprobenröhrchen durch eine mit einer Öffnung verse hene aufschraubbare Kappe (17) verschlossen wird, wobei die Kappe eine die Dichtung bildende Membrane (18) ab dichtend an das Blutprobenröhrchen andrückt. Ferner ein Gerät (19) zur Evakuierung derartiger Röhrchen. In dem verschlossenen Ende des Halters (101) kann eine zweite Nadel (134) vorgesehen sein, über die das eingeschobene Blutprobenröhrchen (2) mit einer Saugleitung (135) ver bunden werden kann, die in einem Ausführungsbeispiel durch einen zusammendrückbaren elastischen Ballon (50, 515) gebildet wird.
Abstract:
A system of analysis, comprising means for the withdrawal of blood from a patient or other source (1) and for the conducting of the same past a measuring electrode (5) or the like and means for the feed of a diluting and/or anticoagulant fluid (13) to a point near the said source (1). The system is characterized in that the said means comprise one or more pumps (10, 14), with the help of which blood samples can be drawn intermittently, and which in between are adapted to feed some of the said fluid to the said point near the sampling point. The system is intended in particular for the measurement of potassium, calcium and sodium in the blood, but may also be used for the measurement of other substances, e g glucose in connection with diabetes.
Abstract:
The device for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture for laboratory tests consists of a hollow support (10) fitted with a double-ended needle at one end and a sleeve (1) with a plunger (5) that can be fitted into and removed from the cavity in said support (10), said sleeve (1) being sealed at one end by a pierceable membrane. In a preferred embodiment a mechanical system for automatic operation of the plunger is also envisaged. The double-ended needle consists of an active needle that enters the vein, positioned eccentrically to the axis of the support, and a passive needle (21) that punctures the sleeve membrane.
Abstract:
A cap is provided for a blood microcollection container (44) which cap incorporates a partially open tubular and tapered scoop arrangement (20) for engaging a puncture wound, and rapidly receiving blood from the wound. Longitudinally extending ribs (82,84) serve to define and maintain a blood flow and an air venting passage (30) in the collector, while preventing blood "hang-up" caused by capillary action in the blood flow passage of the collector. With this invention, the time of transfer is reduced substantially becaus less precise positioning is required of the scoop, and blood "hang-up" in the transfer passage is avoided.
Abstract:
An apparatus connectible to an instrument (17) comprising an optical fiber (37) for conducting light along its length and a connector body for use in coupling the optical fiber (37) to the instrument (17). The connector body (15) defines an enclosure having an entrance passage (73) leading into the enclosure and an exit passage (75) leading from the enclosure. The optical fiber (37) extends through the entrance passage (73) into the interior of the enclosure and into the exit passage (75). The optical fiber (37) has an enlarge end portion (107) which cooperates with the exit passage (75) to retain the end portion in the exit passage (75).
Abstract:
@ A suction generating device comprises a barrel 10 within which may slide a plunger 26. A chamber 30 within the plunger is so sealed at each end that it increases in volume as the plunger is manually displaced inwardly of the barrel. An inlet 16 of the device is connected to the chamber 30 by a stem 18 so that inward movement of the plunger generates suction at the inlet 16. The device is particularly suited for single handed utilisation as a blood sampling syringe or as a fluid transfer device.
Abstract:
A liquid sampler which may be used for collecting samples of arterial blood is preferably in the form of a syringe. A venting passage (25, 31) is defined in the syringe piston (12) so that gas may escape through the venting passage when arterial blood flows into the cylinder space (17) under the influence of the arterial blood pressure. The venting passage is controlled by valve means (19,21), which automatically close the venting passage when the cylinder space has been filled with blood and the blood starts flowing into the venting passage. The venting passage is closed by liquid resistant valve surface parts, and movement of these surface parts to their closing position is caused by a liquid reacting substance (22) which is exposed to the liquid sample flowing into the venting passage. This liquid reacting substance may, for example, be a material which swells, expands, or is softened when contacted by liquid. Alternatively, the liquid reacting substance may be a liquid soluble material.
Abstract:
A multiple sample needle assembly includes a housing (12) with a chamber (28) therein. A first cannula (14) for insertion into a liquid source is in fluid communication with the chamber (28). A second cannula (15) is movably positioned in the housing and is out of liquid communication with the chamber (28) when in a first position. A liquid flow mechanism (26) inside the chamber (28) is operatively responsive to inward movement of the second cannula (15) to a second position for allowing liquid to flow from the chamber (28) into the second cannula (15). After the liquid has been collected, the flow control mechanism (26) automatically returns the second cannula (15) to the first position.