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Multi-vial blood collection system

  • US 5,507,299 A
  • Filed: 06/13/1994
  • Issued: 04/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A blood collection system for simultaneously collecting multiple samples of blood into collection tubes from a single insertion site of a patient including a site insertion needle and connecting catheter, comprising:

  • a.) capillary blood collection tubes defining a plurality of capillary tube segments;

    b.) a plurality of fittings connected to the tube segments, for engaging and securing an evacuated blood collection vial;

    c.) a needle extending from each fitting and adapted to engage and pierce a blood collection vial;

    d.) a plastic sheet encasing and providing structural support for the capillary blood collection tubes;

    e.) a site insertion needle and connecting catheter connected to the capillary blood collection tubes; and

    ,f.) protection plates for closure and support of the capillary blood collection tubes, the protection plates upon closure defining bores for covering the fittings and needles, and upon opening, the capillary blood collection tubes are removable from between the protection plates;

    whereby;

    i. when the protection plates are closed and the insertion site of a patient is pierced by the site insertion needle, blood will flow from the site insertion needle and catheter to the capillary tube blood collection system and into a blood collection vial;

    ii. vials filled with blood are removable from the fittings; and

    ,iii. the capillary blood collection tubes and extending needles are encased in the plastic sheet, and the site insertion needle and attached catheter are removable from between the protection plates.

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