Fluid sampling apparatus
US6648835B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/150992
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid sampling apparatus including an elongate housing, a needle mount slidingly mounted in the elongate housing, a double-pointed needle adapted for flow of fluid therethrough, the needle being fixedly mounted in the needle mount with a proximal point extending proximally outwards of the needle mount and a distal point extending distally outwards of the needle mount, a seal plug mounted in the distal portion of the housing, the seal plug being aligned with the needle such that the distal point can pierce through the seal plug into a puncturable conduit and a biasing device positioned between the seal plug and a distal face of the needle mount and a flexible ring mounted in the housing operative to reversibly grip a head of a vacuum tube inserted through a proximal end of the housing.
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