Abstract: A combination thermal shipping and/or storage container and leak-resistant bag for potentially infectious biological specimens. Two molded plastic sections press together to form a closed compartment. A slow-warming or slow-cooling composition within each section surrounds the compartment to hold the specimens in the bag within a desired temperature range for a relatively long period. A portion of the bag extends from the closed container sections for exposing any labeling imprinted on the bag. A separate pouch in the bag, accessible from outside the container, is provided for holding any documentation which is to accompany the specimens.

Abstract: A pump housing which contains a plurality of linear peristaltic pumps and receives a fluid source cartridge. The cartridge is provided with retaining knobs for engaging retaining holes in the front end of the pump housing. A cartridge further contains a tab at its rear end for engaging a locking mechanism in the pump housing. The cartridge contains linear fluid conduits which align with the linear peristaltic pumps for pumping fluid from the fluid source pouches within the cartridge. Each pump is individually controlled by a programmable controller within the pump.

Abstract: A combination catheter connector and clamp provided with an interlocking hook and post for locking two connector parts together. A manifold separates the lumens of a multilumen catheter into separate arms which can be closed or opened by a pushbutton clamp. A silicone block is used between the engagement portions of the connector parts.