Fluid sample collection and introduction device

Details Fluid sample collection and introduction device Fluid sample collection and introduction device

1995-06-06

1997-09-16

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 500

Patent

active

056669674

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for collecting a fluid sample and introducing it into a sensing device for real time analysis providing flexibility and simplicity in the way sample fluid sample collection is accomplished and cooperating with a disposable cartridge of the sensing device to permit quick and easy sample introduction and eliminate the risk of sample spillage, an exemplary embodiment of the collection device includes a capillary tube capable of receiving or drawing a fluid sample and introducing the fluid sample into the disposable cartridge, a reservoir chamber capable of receiving a fluid sample and a capillary tube holder capable of supporting one end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber to draw the fluid sample by capillary action. Alternative embodiments of the invention are used in combination with the variety of blood collection assemblies employed by the medical industry to collect fluid samples.

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