Abstract: A prefilled syringe of cartridge barrel having a tamper evident closure. Tamper evidence is provided by: a frangible tip seal which is integral with the tapered tip of the barrel; a frangible tip cap covering the tip, the tip seal and a portion of the distal end of the barrel; and an overwrap covering the frangible tip cap and the distal end of the barrel sealed to the distal end of the barrel by a tamper evident seal. The tapered tip is optionally equipped with a luer collar to receive an external luer connector. Alternatively, the tapered tip can be provided with a bore therethrough which can be closed with an elastomeric plug and the external connector can be a tubing conduit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 9, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2005
Assignee:
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Inventors:
Michael N. Eakins, Ernest Balestracci, Ernst Schramm, John J. Niedospial Jr.
Abstract: A vial having a V-shaped bottom to minimize the amount of medical fluid left in the vial at the end of the fluid withdrawal process. The vial is equipped with a vial access adapter having a fluid withdrawal spike which extends into the V-shaped bottom. The vial access adapter may be vented or non-vented. When the medical fluid is a nuclear drug, the vial and vial access adapter is enshrouded in a protective container containing lead to provide a safety to medical personnel from irradiation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 27, 2001
Date of Patent:
December 21, 2004
Assignee:
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Inventors:
John J. Niedospial, Jr., Jason M. Voytilla