Spinal fluid collection system
US6846293B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L9/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cerebrospinal fluid collection system and method for conveniently and safely holding in a test tube rack, during a spinal tap and collection procedure, sterile test tubes and spinal needles, needle sleeves and stylettes. A test tube rack has four holes for holding four sterile test tubes, two needle holes for holding a spinal needle, stylette or needle sleeve, and a handle for the physician to hold when moving the test tube rack during the CSF procedure. The handle can be held on the left side by a left hand, on the right side by a right hand, or in the front by either hand. The test tube rack also allows the physician to see when the appropriate amount of cerebrospinal fluid has been collected in each test tube, while such test tube is being held in the test tube rack. The test tube rack may be prepackaged with the other needed items in a sterile package.
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