Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for disposing of a hypodermic syringe needle and associated tip and hub, the syringe having a tubular body to which the hub is removably attached. The method includes providing an upright, protective receptacle having a downward entrance, and providing a trap door at the entrance; inserting the needle and hub into the receptacle via the entrance and past the trap door; and allowing the trap door to thus block withdrawal of the hub and needle from the receptacle in response to the insertion. The received needle and hub are contained in the receptacle for disposal; and penetrable sealant is also provided in the receptacle in a position to seal off the inserted needle tip from external contamination. Corresponding apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-component meconium aspirator, adapter and endotracheal tube are manipulated, by one-handed use, to keep them assembled and to control suction level, during meconium removal from an infant.

Abstract: An improved blood sampling device particularly suited for obtaining arterial blood samples. The device includes a molded plastic carrier having front and rear needles and a valve for controlling flow between the needles. The rear needle punctures the stopper of an evacuated sampling tube when it is inserted into the carrier. The front needle is then inserted into the patient and the value, which may be a one piece device made of a resilient material such as polyurethane, is opened to allow blood to be drawn into the sampling tube.

Abstract: A penis support includes a curved base formed from a section of a resilient tubular member having a first radius equal to the radius of the penis. A resilient first side member joins one side of the base and is formed from a second section of the tubular member. The first side member includes first and second laterally symmetrical brace elements which helically sweep above and away from the base. The first side member is adapted to partially support and encircle a first side of the penis. A resilient second side member joins the second side of the base. This second side member is formed from a third section of the tubular member and includes first and second laterally symmetrical brace elements which helically sweep above and away from the base. The second side member is adapted to partially encircle and support a second side of the penis.