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System for controlling septum damage

  • US 4,517,851 A
  • Filed: 05/20/1983
  • Issued: 05/21/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for locating a vial comprisinga. a vial carrier comprising a well,b. a vial having a cross sectional shape which permits insertion in said vial carrier, said vial having a body portion, a finish, an opening in said finish and a penetrable septum disposed in said opening,c. said septum being penetrated by at least one needle at periodic intervals, andd. locating means within said vial carrier for establishing a predetermined location for said vial in relation to said needle, said locating means fixing the location of the vial within the well while placed therein, said locating means including a plurality of contact points and urging means for establishing contact between said contact points and a locating surface, said urging means pressing substantially on one side of said vial, which side is substantially opposite said locating means.

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