Patent ID: 6027472
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A syringe apparatus comprising:(a) a syringe assembly including:(i) an elongated housing defining an internal chamber; and(ii) a cannula means operably associated with said elongated housing for providing a fluid flow path, said cannula means including a hollow cannula having first and second end portions; and(b) a fluid containing assembly interconnected with said syringe assembly comprising:(i) a container assembly including:a. a container having a body portion, a fluid chamber, and first and second ends; andb. means associated with said container for causing fluid flow from said fluid chamber toward said cannula means; and(ii) an adapter assembly telescopically movable within said internal chamber of said housing of said syringe assembly from a first extended position to a second advanced position, said adapter assembly comprising a hollow housing having an internal chamber for telescopically receiving said container, said hollow housing including means associated with said means for causing fluid flow from said chamber for acting thereon as said hollow housing of said adapter assembly moves within said syringe assembly from said first extended position to said second advanced position wherein said container is substantially encapsulated with said hollow housing, whereby fluid will flow from said fluid chamber of said container through said fluid flow path.