Patent ID: 6287265
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A blood sampling kit for obtaining at least one blood sample from a central line comprising:a) a first syringe obtaining said at least one blood sample;b) a second blood and infusing fluid aspirating syringe;c) a third flush-filled syringe;d) a four-way stopcock assembly coupled to each of said first, second and third syringes, the stopcock assembly including a selection device for selecting which of the syringes is allowed to transfer blood or fluid through the stopcock assembly;e) an access device coupled to stopcock assembly, the access device assisting in the transfer of fluid or blood to or from the blood sampling kit and the central line, the access device including a needle or blunt cannula assisting in the transfer of fluid or blood, a shroud that surrounds and protects the needle or the blunt cannula, and a fastening device for securing the blood sampling kit.