Abstract: The novel combination comprising:a container having a cylindrical neck of reduced cross-section terminating in an open end, said neck having a projection on its inner surface in proximity to said open end, anda closure for said open end having a skirt portion receivable in said open end and a shoulder at its outer end adapted to move into abutting relationship with the end of said cylindrical neck, said skirt portion having a cut out adapted for receiving said projection on the inner surface of said neck to hold said shoulder in non-abutting relationship with the end of said neck, said closure including a central fluid passage and a transverse fluid passage in communication therewith, the ends of said transverse fluid passage being sealed by the inner surface of said neck when said closure is held in the non-abutting position by the engagement of said projection in said cut out, said engagement being adapted to be overcome by force applied to the end of said closure whereby said shoulder is brought into abutt

Abstract: A splint device for the immobilization of a preselected portion of the body, such as a digital member. The splint device preferably comprises a splint means comprising a ring-like base portion adapted to fit snugly around a digit in proximity to its proximal end. Extending from the base portion there are provided a plurality of essentially rigid elongated support members which are spaced apart around the base portion so as to immobilize the contained digit, preferably on more than one of its sides, each of the support members terminating at a free end which is in the vicinity of, or beyond the distal end, of the digit. The ring-like base portion is preferably expandable. The splint device may also comprise restraining means which may be positioned around the support member for retaining the support members adjacent the digital member, and an end cap which may be positioned on the free ends of the support members.

Abstract: A device for introducing fluid into urethral catheters having a free end fitment and/or a pierceable injection site comprising a syringe structure actuable to expel fluid from an outlet at one end thereof, and a connector structure extending from the one end of the syringe structure and defining an axial fluid passage communicating with the outlet. The connector structure is provided with a first axially tapered surface portion receivable in sealing relationship within the free end fitments of urethral catheters, and a second axially tapered surface portion engageable in sealing relationship with a luer needle fitment. Fluid from the syringe structure is introduced into the catheters either through a free end fitment or an injection site for passage toward the urethra.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in lyophilizing a substance in a container and sealing the substance within the container after lyophilization. The apparatus includes an upper portion positionable about a resilient stopper in frictional engagement therewith, and a structure supporting the upper portion. The supporting structure is positionable on the open end of the container to space the upper portion and the stopper axially therefrom and define at least one fluid path communicating with the interior of the container. The upper portion and the supporting means may define an axial passageway for conducting the stopper from the initial position to a sealing position at least partially within the open end of the container upon application of an axial force to the stopper.

Abstract: This patent describes a novel medicament package particularly adapted for the containment of liquid medication comprising a shell vial having cylindrical walls and an open end and a closed end, within said vial an inwardly extending annular shoulder integral with said cylindrical walls of said vial, said shoulder forming an annular indentation on the exterior of the wall of said vial, said cylindrical walls extending from said shoulder to said open and closed end, said shoulder being in proximity to the open end of said vial, an imperforate resilient stopper sealing the closed end of said vial, the peripheral portion of that side of the stopper facing the open end of the vial forming a seal on the inner surface of said shoulder to prevent the outward movement of said stopper within said vial under the influence of the vapor pressure of said liquid medication, said stopper being adapted to reciprocate in a piston-like fashion to the closed end of said vial to expel the contents thereof through a hollow needle

Abstract: A transfer device for withdrawal of aliquots from a container of bulk solution is provided with a body having a tapered chamber, a first passage venting the smaller end of the chamber to the surrounding air, a second passage communicating at one end with the larger end of the chamber, and a third passage having one end for withdrawal of fluid therefrom. A tapered valve element is received within the chamber for movement between first and second conditions in response to changes in the presence differential between the first and second passages. The first condition provides a fluid seal between the first and second passages by engagement of the valve element with the walls of the chamber for pressures within the second passage greater than that within the first passage, and the second condition provides a fluid path from the first passage to the second passage for pressures within the second passage somewhat less than that within the first passage.

Abstract: An alimentation kit comprising a plurality of cylindrical rigid vials, each containing a liquid concentrate of an alimentary component and a resilient slidable sealing piston stopper within the vial. The kit also includes a transfer device for the sequential addition of the liquid contents of each of said vials to a conventional container of intravenous solution. The transfer device has a cannula which is provided with a longitudinally extending rigid support, in proximity to one end of the rigid support a laterally extending flange, the laterally extending flange being adapted to act as a stop to limit the extent of advancement of the cannula. The other end portion of the cannula extends beyond the other end of said rigid support and terminates in a sharpened outer end. A thin resilient tube is provided over the sharpened outer end.

Abstract: This patent describes a medicament injector for laryngotracheal anesthesia comprising a cylindrical vial having an open end and a closed end, a resilient plug inserted at least partially through said open end engaging the walls of said vail with a press fit, a cylindrical member having one closed end and a self-sustaining flexible curved and elongated cannula extending outwardly from said cylindrical member with a series of fluid discharge holes disposed radially thereabout over the portion of the path adjacent the free end, a thin, long fluid passage communicating with said cannula and extending inwardly into said cylindrical member with a sharpened inner end, cooperating threaded interlocking means on said cylindrical member and said plug, whereby upon interlocking the said plug with the said cylindrical member said vial is first held in an assembled but non-operating position and upon further interlocking of said plug with said cylindrical member said plug is pierced by said fluid passage and said passage

Abstract: A novel protective hand tool for the manual or digital breaking of glass-sealed ampules of medication and other liquid or dry materials comprising two oppositely facing cylindrical members having a common longitudinal axis, each open at its outer end, each having a closed end, said closed ends being joined and separated by an intervening web of material, the walls of each said cylinder being composed of and having a thickness such that said walls are inwardly eliptically digitally deformable and recoverable to its original cylindrical form upon release of digital pressure, said cylinders being of differing diameters, each of said cylinders having a length adapted to receive the upper portion only of an ampule to be broken whereby the lower portion of said ampule projects beyond the end of said cylinder, each of said cylinders being of a diameter adapted to loosely receive said upper portion of said ampule whereby said walls can be externally eliptically digitally deformed against said upper portion of said am

Abstract: A device for the introduction of liquid medication into a flexible bag for the administration of intravenous solutions. The device comprises an elongated generally cylindrical hollow tubular member having an open end and a closed end, a boss extending from the closed end carried by the boss a cannula having a sharpened outer end, and a rigid sheath surrounding the cannula and carried by the boss. The sheath serves to limit the advancement of the cannula into an orifice having a diameter greater than that of said cannula. A thrust portion is provided within the tubular member and a fluid passage extends longitudinally through the center of the thrust portion. The lower end of the fluid passage communicates with the upper end of the cannula. A cylindrical vial having a resilient stopper in its open end seals on the inside walls of the vial. There are threads on the thrust portion and cooperating threads on the stopper adapted to be interlocked, whereby the plug can be interlocked with the thrust portion.

Abstract: An arterial blood sampling device comprising a syringe adapted to receive an arterial blood sample, a fluid path extending from the syringe and terminating in a scarf which is adapted to be received in an artery. Pressure sensitive means are provided along the fluid path whereby the presence or absence of arterial blood pressure within the path can be visually detected.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device comprising two parallel fluid passages, both carried by a flange which is generally perpendicular to said passages, the improvement wherein the two ends of said passages on each of said flanges are longitudinally displaced from one another. The combination of a fluid transfer device comprising two parallel fluid passages, both carried by a flange which is generally perpendicular to said passages, the improvement wherein the two ends of said passages on each side of said flange are longitudinally displaced from one another; and a medicament container having an open end, an imperforate rubber stopper in said open end which seals said container, the one end of each of said fluid passages being adapted to pierce said stopper with said flange abutting the exterior of said stopper.

Abstract: An applicator useful for the administration of viscous or gel-type drugs to the human urethral tract. The applicator tip has an end through which the medicinal gel is expelled. Adjacent the end, is a cylindrical portion. Both the end and the cylindrical portions are of such size as to be receivable in the urethral tract. Above the cylindrical portion is a tapered zone which extends to the barrel and has its largest external diameter at the barrel. This tapered portion is only partially receivable in the urethral tract so as to seal the urethral tract during injection of the drugs.

Abstract: A device for the mixing and administration of intravenous fluid comprising a cylindrical vial having an open end and a closed end, an inwardly extending integral annular ring within the vial and forming part of the walls of the vial intermediate said open and closed ends. A tippable center septum seals on the annular ring. An imperforate stopper is provided in the open end of the vial. The vial is adapted to contain two liquids or a liquid and a dry material in separated state. A non-opaque drip meter having a fluid outlet at one end and a fluid inlet is provided, the inlet comprising a tubular member terminating within the drip meter whereby drops can be visually observed at the end of the tubular member through the drip meter. Extending from the drip meter is a solid or hollow elongated rigid spike having an enlarged base adjacent the drip meter, the spike terminating in a point at its other end.