Abstract: An assembly for storing and dispensing an electrode device, of the kind that includes a sensor connected by a wire to a connector, includes a container for receiving the electrode device. The container defines a cavity having a dispensing aperture closed by a flexible cover. The cover is peelably attached to the container, and the sensor is releasably attached to an interior surface of the cover. The container advantageously includes a flange that extends outwardly from the cavity and that includes a groove that receives the wire. The cavity of the container advantageously contains a holder that receives the connector.

Abstract: A device for positioning a bore needle into a specific position within a vein includes a first body defining proximal and distal ends. A first needle extends from the distal end, establishing fluid communication through the first body from the distal to the proximal end. A second body co-axially supports the bore needle for rotational orientation in the specific position, and has a distal end with an aperture that defines an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the bore needle. The first and second bodies are respectively mounted to first and second opposed sides of a web body that defines an angle between the first needle and the bore needle when the bore needle is received in the second body, for positioning the aperture of the bore needle in the specific position in alignment with the first needle and opening substantially in the longitudinal direction of the first needle.