Abstract: A closure assembly is provided for a specimen collection container. The closure assembly includes a bottom ring and top ring assembly. The bottom ring is removably attachable to the open end of the container. The top ring assembly, which is removably attached to the bottom ring, includes a mounting ring and a pierceable, resealable septum that closes the bottom ring and permits pierceable instrument access therethrough. The container interior can also be accessed by the removal of the bottom ring from the open end of the container or by the removal of the top assembly from the bottom ring.

Abstract: A closure assembly is provided for a specimen collection container. The closure assembly includes a bottom ring and top ring assembly. The bottom ring is removably attachable to the open end of the container. The top ring assembly, which is removably attached to the bottom ring, includes a mounting ring and a pierceable, resealable septum that closes the bottom ring and permits pierceable instrument access therethrough. The container interior can also be accessed by the removal of the bottom ring from the open end of the container or by the removal of the top assembly from the bottom ring.

Abstract: A closure for sealing closing a medical specimen container having a container wall defining a container interior and an open end. The closure includes a molded plastic closure frame having a cap portion for positioning over the open end of the container and an insertion portion depending from the cap portion for positioning adjacent the container wall. An elastomeric sheath is formed about the insertion portion of the frame. The elastomeric sheath is to be disposed in resilient frictional engagement with the container wall.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) infusion and/or blood collection assembly including a safety shield. The shield is particularly useful with winged needle assemblies. The shield is pivotally secured to the winged needle assembly to enable pivotal movement from a position away from the needle to a position enclosing the needle. The shield is lockable in a position over the used needle to prevent the user from contacting the used needle.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) infusion and/or blood collection assembly including a safety shield. The shield is particularly useful with winged needle assemblies. The shield is pivotally secured to the winged needle assembly to enable pivotal movement from a position away from the needle to a position enclosing the needle. The shield is lockable in a position over the used needle to prevent the user from contacting the used needle.

Abstract: An assembly and method for storing and dispensing additives that are used in the preservation, separation or analysis of a blood sample. The assembly comprises a container, a reservoir and a cap wherein the reservoir is a liquid impermeable material.