Abstract: The present hinged shield assembly is configured to shield a needle to prevent needlesticks. The assembly comprises a base including a hinge, a first shield and a second shield. The first shield extends from the base and at least partially surrounds the second shield. The first and second shields are configured to pivot about the hinge. In some embodiments a distal end of the first shield is open. In other embodiments the first and second shields include sidewalls with channels extending therealong. The first and second shields are rotatable with respect to one another such that the channels in each may be aligned. In other embodiments the first and second shields are translatable and rotatable with respect to one another.

Abstract: A protective cap coupled to a syringe having a needle attached thereto. The protective cap may be pivoted to a position in alignment with the needle so that the protective cap substantially envelops the needle. A plug may be inserted into the cap to envelop or capture the needle within a hollow body of the plug to secure at least a tip of the needle.

Abstract: The container for infusion liquids comprises an extended hollow body (11), with a standing bottom (20) and a tapered shoulder region (14), which transforms into a neck (15). Should the container be emptied without ventilation the container walls collapse. Fold lines (BL) are provided in the standing bottom (20) and/or the shoulder region (14) at which the container can deform in a defined way, in order that the residual volume remains small. The container can be economically produced and filled by a blowing method, thus requiring a limited air volume and hence offering a good utilisation of the internal volume. Said positive properties render the container suitable for application to pressurised infusions.

Abstract: device for administering liquids comprises an administering part (10) and an adhesive plaster (11). The administering part (10) is connected with a cannula stud (30) and an administering line (14) and carries a liquid. For fastening the administering part (10) to the surface of a patient's skin or the surface of an object the adhesive plaster (11) is stuck on the surface. The adhesive plaster (11) is provided with a plug-in pin (38) which is adapted to be inserted into an insertion opening (43) of the filter (10). By placing the filter (10) onto the plug-in pin (38) the administering part (10) is detachably connected with the adhesive plaster (11). If the administering part (10) is a filter with transparent housing the filter membrane is well visible since the latter is not covered by adhesive strips when the filter is fastened to the patient's body.

Abstract: A filter for medical fluids comprises a hydrophilic membrane (18) dividing the filter into an inlet chamber (20) and an outlet chamber (22). This prevents air from penetrating the outlet chamber (22). The air retained in the inlet chamber (20) is discharged through vent holes (30, 32). Each vent hole (30, 32) is covered with a hydrophobic membrane (34, 36). According to the invention one of the vent holes (30) is provided in a front wall (38) opposite the hydrophilic membrane (18). The other vent hole (32) is provided in a rear wall (46) located opposite the front wall (38) so that the two vent holes (30, 32) point in opposite directions. Owing to this arrangement of the two vent holes (30, 32) one vent hole (30, 32) points upwards irrespective of the filter position. This improves venting of the inlet chamber (20).