Abstract: A cannula arrangement includes a cannula support and a cannula held thereon. A distal flow-through channel end section of a flow-through channel of the cannula support has a stepped cross-sectional shape as seen in axial section, with multiple mutually different cross-sectional dimensions decreasing in the axial direction. Each one of the cross-sectional dimensions defines its own receiving section for the respective cannula to be received therein. Each one of the cross-sectional dimensions of the receiving sections is embodied to receive the cannula with a corresponding cross-sectional cannula dimension in each case.

Abstract: A needle guard for protecting a human or animal from accidental contact with a needle connected to said needle guard is disclosed. The needle guard comprises a mounting base for the needle, a hinge structure connecting the mounting base to a needle shield, and a needle shield hinge adjacent to the hinge structure and needle shield. The hinge structure is adapted to pivot the needle shield relative to the mounting base from an open position in which the needle shield is separated from the needle to a closed position in which the needle shield encloses the needle. The needle shield hinge is adapted to pivot the needle shield relative to the hinge structure. A method of manufacturing the needle guard is also disclosed.

Abstract: A needle guard for protecting a human or animal from accidental contact with a needle connected to said needle guard is disclosed. The needle guard comprises a mounting base for the needle, a hinge structure connecting the mounting base to a needle shield, and a needle shield hinge adjacent to the hinge structure and needle shield. The hinge structure is adapted to pivot the needle shield relative to the mounting base from an open position in which the needle shield is separated from the needle, to a closed position in which the needle shield encloses the needle. The needle shield hinge is adapted to pivot the needle shield relative to the hinge structure. A method of manufacturing the needle guard is also disclosed.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) catheter system may include a catheter hub, a needle hub and a needle shield. The needle hub may include a needle having a high friction surface part. Furthermore, embodiments may include an open and closed IV catheter system. Embodiments may include a needle hub and a shielded needle system.

Abstract: A needle assembly for percutaneously infusing fluids to a body and/or withdrawing fluids from a body is provided. The needle assembly comprises a polymeric body having a passageway in a proximodistal direction. A wing assembly is secured to the body, and the wing assembly including first and second wings extending laterally in opposite directions from said body. A hollow needle is arranged in said passageway, such that it extends distally from said body, wherein said needle is press fitted or interference fitted in said passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collection assembly (1) for small amounts of body fluids, comprising a sample container (2) and an extender element (3). The sample container (2) has a base (13) and a container wall (5) with a first container wall section (6) and a second container wall section (7) adjoining same. The second container wall section (7) is formed hollow-conically and projects into the extender element (3). Moreover, a coupling device (25) with a first coupling element (26) and a second coupling element (27) is provided. When the coupling elements (26, 27) are in coupled engagement, the extender element (3) is coupled to the sample container (2) in a positively locked manner in the form of a snap connection establishing the collection assembly (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a container which consists of a thermoplastic at least to some extent and comprises at least a first compartment element and at least a second compartment element joined to the first compartment element in a joining region by thermoplastic welding. The invention also relates to a plastic container which can be, and preferably is, produced according to said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for culturing cells, which device comprises a bottom wall, at least one side wall as well an upper wall for forming an interior volume that can be shut off from the outside world, a liquid culture comprising cells being present on the bottom wall in use, between the at least one side wall, to which volume fluid can be supplied via at least one supply channel disposed in the upper wall and from which fluid can be discharged via at least one discharge channel disposed in the upper wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipette-tip-accommodating container (1), including a receiving cradle (3) and a cover (4) which covers a receiving opening (12) of the receiving cradle (3) in its closed position. The cover (4) comprises a standardized footprint and is realized as an adapter element for the receiving cradle (3). A positioning device (25) with multiple positioning elements (26) is provided on the cover (4). The receiving cradle (3) is supported on the cover (4) by way of its base (7), wherein the receiving cradle (3) is aligned relatively with reference to the footprint defined by the cover (4), positioned in a positioning position for automated sample processing by means of the positioning elements (26). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method for providing such a pipette-tip-accommodating container (1).

Abstract: A handling device for medical technology includes a main body part and a front wall which define a receiving space. A cannula protrudes with its proximal cannula end into the receiving space. A hose-like sleeve is held with its distal sleeve end on at least one holding element of the holding device, which holding element is formed or arranged directly on the front wall. The holding element bears externally on the sleeve in a contact area. Moreover, a method produces a handling device of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sampling assembly (1), in particular for relatively small quantities of bodily fluids. The said sample assembly (1) comprises a sample container (2) and a support assembly (15). The sample container (2) has an open end (4), an end (5) closed by a bottom (6) as well as a side wall (7). The support assembly (15) protrudes axially over the sample container (2) in the area of the closed end (5) thereof, and comprises at least two container extension pieces (16). The container extension pieces (16) are each integrally connected with the sample container (2) via a hinge assembly (17) and are pivotable from a production position aligned at an angle (18) to the longitudinal axis (8) to a use position which is aligned approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a collection assembly (1) for small amounts of body fluids, comprising a sample container (2) and an extender element (3). The sample container (2) has a base (13) and a container wall (5) with a first container wall section (6) and a second container wall section (7) adjoining same. The second container wall section (7) is formed hollow-conically and projects into the extender element (3). Moreover, a coupling device (25) with a first coupling element (26) and a second coupling element (27) is provided. When the coupling elements (26, 27) are in coupled engagement, the extender element (3) is coupled to the sample container (2) in a positively locked manner in the form of a snap connection establishing the collection assembly (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety needle arrangement (1) comprising a main part (2), a cannula support (6), a cannula (10), a proximal end of which is retained on a distal end (7) of the cannula support (6), an adjusting element (15) which is operatively arranged between the main part (2) and the cannula support (6), and a locking device (19) with multiple first and second locking elements (20, 21) which are engaged with one another. The first locking elements (20) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (4) of the main part (2) and are formed by projections (22) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another. The second locking elements (21) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (8) of the cannula support (6) and are formed by recesses (24) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipette-tip-accommodating container (1), including a receiving cradle (3) and a cover (4) which covers a receiving opening (12) of the receiving cradle (3) in its closed position. The cover (4) comprises a standardized footprint and is realized as an adapter element for the receiving cradle (3). A positioning device (25) with multiple positioning elements (26) is provided on the cover (4). The receiving cradle (3) is supported on the cover (4) by way of its base (7), wherein the receiving cradle (3) is aligned relatively with reference to the footprint defined by the cover (4), positioned in a positioning position for automated sample processing by means of the positioning elements (26). Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method for providing such a pipette-tip-accommodating container (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a handling device (1) for medical technology, with a main body part (2) and a front wall (5) which define a receiving space (6). A cannula (10) protrudes with its proximal cannula end (11) into the receiving space (6). A hose-like sleeve (12) is held with its distal sleeve end (13) on at least one holding element (16) of the holding device (8), which holding element (16) is formed or arranged directly on the front wall (5). The holding element (16) bears externally on the sleeve (12) in a contact area. Moreover, the invention also relates to a method for producing a handling device (1) of this type.

Abstract: The application relates to a collection assembly (1), in particular for blood samples, comprising a sample container (2) and a closure device (3) which has a closure cap (22) and a pierceable septum (26) held on the closure cap. At its open end (4) delimited by an end face (11), the sample container has a flange (13) and an annular skirt (15), the flange projecting radially beyond a side wall (7). The annular skirt (15) extends axially from a flange end (14) to a closed end (5) of the sample container (2). The sample container (2), the flange (13) and the annular skirt form a one-piece component. Between an outer surface (9) of the side wall (7) and an inner annular skirt surface (16) facing toward this outer surface, there is an approximately tubular free space (17) which is delimited in the axial direction in the region of the open end (4) by the flange (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sampling assembly (1), in particular for relatively small quantities of bodily fluids. The said sample assembly (1) comprises a sample container (2) and a support assembly (15). The sample container (2) has an open end (4), an end (5) closed by a bottom (6) as well as a side wall (7). The support assembly (15) protrudes axially over the sample container (2) in the area of the closed end (5) thereof, and comprises at least two container extension pieces (16). The container extension pieces (16) are each integrally connected with the sample container (2) via a hinge assembly (17) and are pivotable from a production position aligned at an angle (18) to the longitudinal axis (8) to a use position which is aligned approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety needle arrangement (1) comprising a main part (2), a cannula support (6), a cannula (10), a proximal end of which is retained on a distal end (7) of the cannula support (6), an adjusting element (15) which is operatively arranged between the main part (2) and the cannula support (6), and a locking device (19) with multiple first and second locking elements (20, 21) which are engaged with one another. The first locking elements (20) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (4) of the main part (2) and are formed by projections (22) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another. The second locking elements (21) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (8) of the cannula support (6) and are formed by recesses (24) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of filling nozzles (11) of a dispensing system (2) of a test system (1) comprising a dispensing system (2) and a microfluidic device (3) comprising at least the following steps: (a) transporting the solution from the container (6) via the nozzle (11) of the dispensing system (2) to the sample application opening (13) of the microfluidic device (3) by means of a micro-pump (10), (b) further transporting the solution into the measuring region of the microfluidic passage (14) of the microfluidic device (3), (c) measuring a light signal in the measuring region of the microfluidic device (3) by means of at least one photosensitive sensor (4) with a plurality of photodetectors (5), and (d) deactivating the micro-pump (10) when the light signal and/or a change in the light signal is detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receiver container (2) for receiving body fluid, in particular blood, comprising an open end (4), an end (5) closed by a base wall (6) and a container wall (7) which extends therebetween and defines a longitudinal axis (8). The container wall (7) has an internal surface (9) and an external surface (11) spaced apart therefrom by a wall thickness (10). The receiver container (2) is made from a plastic material. At least one reinforcement rib (27) is arranged on at least one first subsection (28) of the internal surface (9) of the container wall (7) and protrudes towards the longitudinal axis (8), said first subsection (28) extending from the region of the closed end (5) and in the direction towards the open end (4). The invention also relates to a receiver unit (1) comprising such a receiver container (2) which is closed by a closure device (3).