Abstract: A syringe for controlled discharge and collection of fluids. The syringe includes a body having a hollow barrel, a first end with an opening for receiving a piston, and a second end having a nozzle. Flanges protrude from the first end of the body for manual engagement by a user. A piston having a longitudinal shaft is slidably received within the barrel. A first end of the piston has a gasket for slidably engaging the barrel to form a low pressure seal. A ring extends from the second end of the piston and defines a hollow receptacle for engagement by a user's thumb so that the piston may be urged into or withdrawn from the barrel. The ring has a broad flattened segment for supporting the syringe in an inverted position when the ring is placed on a horizontal surface. A tube adapter is provided on a frangible mounting on arms between the ring and piston shaft. A hole is provided in the piston for storing the tube adapter when it is not in use.

Abstract: A plasmapheresis assembly includes a fluid manifold which interconnects the phlebotomy needle of the assembly with a pair of blood collection containers. The manifold includes a removably insertable plug member which, when inserted, blocks fluid flow through the manifold to retain anticoagulant solution in the containers prior to use and which, after removal, affords fluid flow through the manifold and permits the attachment of a recipient set to the manifold.