Abstract: A simulation device allowing a user to practice use of a blood collection device includes a base support; a puncture target connected to the base support configured to be repeatedly punctured by a lancet of the blood collection device to practice use of the capillary blood collection device; and a fluid circulating system. The fluid circulating system includes a fluid reservoir, at least one port positioned within the puncture target, tubing extending at least partially through the puncture target between the reservoir and the at least one puncture port, and a pump for circulating the fluid from the reservoir to the at least one puncture port. The puncture target is sized to be connected to the blood collection device so that the capillary blood collection device punctures the target and the at least one puncture port to establish fluid communication with the tubing and reservoir.

Abstract: A closure for protectively scaling a biological fluid collection device is disclosed. The closure includes a cap and an adapter or connector. The closure of the present disclosure allows for connection to multiple different blood collection devices. In a first configuration, with the cap connected to the adapter, the closure may be connected to a first blood collection device. In a second configuration, with the cap disconnected from the adapter, the closure may be connected to a second blood collection device. An advantage of the closure of the present disclosure is that it enables a single closure device to accommodate a variety of connection options, hi one embodiment, the closure includes a barrier in communication with a portion of the cap, and the barrier protectively shields a portion of the stopper and/or protectively shields a portion of the cap.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a holder for receiving a sample source, the holder having an actuation portion and a port; and a lancet removably connected to the holder, wherein the lancet is connected to the holder via a port formed on the holder, and wherein an opening defined by the port is dimensioned so as to receive the lancet at a predetermined location that ensures a desired puncture on a patient's finger lanced by the lancet.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a holder for receiving a sample source, the holder having an actuation portion and a port; a blood collector attachment removably connected to the holder; and a collection container removably connectable to the blood collector attachment, the container defining a collection cavity, wherein the blood collector attachment comprises a post member configured to direct the blood sample from a patient's finger to the collection container.

Abstract: A sample collection container configured to be removably mounted to a blood collection device includes a container body and a lid. The container body defines an interior configured to receive a sample provided from the blood collection device. The container body includes an upper portion having an open top and a lower portion having a closed bottom. The lid includes: a lid body; a flexible connection connected between the lid body and the upper portion of the container body that moves the lid between a closed position and an open position; a pierceable septum mounted to the lid body that seals the upper portion open top when the lid is in the closed position; and a latch. The latch extends from the lid body and engages a catch on the upper portion of the container body to secure the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A kit of parts for obtaining a capillary blood sample includes a plurality of capillary blood collection devices of different sizes and a sizing tool for identifying which of the plurality of blood collection devices to use for a particular patient's finger. Each blood collection device of the plurality of blood collection devices can include a finger holder with a finger receiving portion designed for a unique ideal finger size and configured for use with fingers within a unique size range. Further, the plurality of devices are configured such that a majority of fingers for a population of patients are within one of the unique size ranges for the plurality of capillary blood collection devices.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a holder for receiving a sample source. the holder having an actuation portion and a port: a blood collector attachment removably connected to the holder; and a collection container removably connectable to the blood collector attachment. the container defining a collection cavity, and the collection container comprising at least one fill line provided on a surface of the collection container.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a collection container defining a cavity to receive the blood sample; and an adaptor defining a cavity to receive the collection container, wherein the adaptor comprises retention features to orient the collection container into a desired position when inserted into the adaptor.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a holder for receiving a sample source, the holder having an actuation portion and a port; a container engagement portion connected to the holder; and a collection container removably connectable to the container engagement portion, the container defining a collection cavity, wherein the actuation portion comprises at least two wings that are angled relative to a patient's finger held in the holder to create a pressure gradient towards a fingertip of the patient's finger.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample may include a holder for receiving a sample source, the holder having an actuation portion and a port; a blood collector attachment removably connected to the holder; and a collection container removably connected to the blood collector attachment, the container defining a collection cavity, wherein a collection container detachment member is provided between the blood collector attachment and the collection container to releasably attach the collection container to the blood collector attachment.

Abstract: A container assembly for collecting a fluid specimen including a collection container having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween and defining a chamber for receiving the fluid specimen. The container assembly may include a container lid couplable to the collection container to at least partially close the first end thereof. The container lid may include a sealing interface configured to at least partially contact the collection container when the container lid is coupled to the collection container. The sealing interface may include a textured sealing surface region configured to allow air into or out of the container assembly when the container lid is coupled to the collection container, while maintaining a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container lid and the collection container.

Abstract: A sample collection container configured to be removably mounted to a blood collection device includes: a housing having a flow channel extending through the housing having an inlet and an outlet and a container body removably connected to the housing. The container body includes an open top, a closed bottom, and an interior wall extending between the top and the bottom defining a collection cavity. When the housing is connected to the container body, the outlet of the flow channel is in fluid communication with the collection cavity. The sample collection container also includes at least one additive dispersing object positioned to be contacted by blood flowing from the blood collection device through the flow channel and/or into the collection cavity. The at least one additive dispersing object includes an additive composition to be mixed with the blood passing along the flow channel and into the collection cavity.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a blood sample, the device including a holder for receiving a sample source, the holder having an actuation portion and a port, a container engagement portion connected to the holder, and a collection container removably connectable to the container engagement portion, the container defining a collection cavity, wherein the container engagement portion allows the collection container to rotate between a first position in which the collection container is spaced from the port and a second position in which the collection container is in fluid communication with the port.

Abstract: An arterial blood module (16) that is removably connectable to an arterial blood collection element (14) is disclosed. The arterial blood module includes a housing (30), a needle (32), a cap (34) removably securable over the needle, a mixing chamber (36), and a safety shield (38) engaged with a portion of the housing and transitionable from a first shield position in which a portion of the needle is exposed to a second shield position in which the needle is shielded by a portion of the safety shield. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes an arterial blood collection system (10) that includes an arterial blood collection element (14) defining a collection chamber (20) and an arterial blood module (16) removably connectable to a portion of the arterial blood collection element.

Abstract: A closure for protectively sealing a biological fluid collection device is disclosed. The closure includes a cap and an adapter or connector. The closure of the present disclosure allows for connection to multiple different blood collection devices. In a first configuration, with the cap connected to the adapter, the closure may be connected to a first blood collection device. In a second configuration, with the cap disconnected from the adapter, the closure may be connected to a second blood collection device. An advantage of the closure of the present disclosure is that it enables a single closure device to accommodate a variety of connection options, hi one embodiment, the closure includes a barrier in communication with a portion of the cap, and the barrier protectively shields a portion of the stopper and/or protectively shields a portion of the cap.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection system (10) including a collection module (14) for collecting a small sample of blood and transferring a portion of the sample into a device or instrument for analyzing the sample such as a point-of-care or a near-patient-testing device including blood collection devices for collecting and transferring venous and arterial blood samples are disclosed.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection system that includes a power source for a collection module that receives a sample and provides flow-through blood stabilization technology and a precise sample dispensing function for point-of-care and near patient testing applications is disclosed.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device that allows a blood sample to be collected anaerobically is disclosed.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device that allows a blood sample to be collected anaerobically is disclosed.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device includes a collection module and an outer housing. The collection module includes a housing comprising a first end having a sample introduction opening, a second end having a sample dispensing opening, and a passageway extending between the sample introduction opening and the sample dispensing opening. A mixing chamber and a holding chamber are in fluid communication with the passageway such that a sample introduced into the sample introduction opening passes through the mixing chamber and subsequently into the holding chamber. The biological fluid collection device further includes a closure covering the first end, a cap covering the second end and including a vented plug, and an activation member adapted to force a sample contained in the holding chamber out of the sample dispensing opening. The collection module is positioned inside of the outer housing and the closure closes the open end of the outer housing.