Patent ID: 8157774

Claim:
An umbilical cord collection device for collecting fluid comprising: a needle carrier comprising a plurality of receiving holes for receiving a plurality of needles wherein the needles are inserted into the receiving holes and extend from the needle carrier, and wherein the needles are provided in parallel arrangement with one another in the needle carrier; a holder comprising a chamber whereby the holder clamps the umbilical cord into the chamber, the holder comprising an upper portion comprising a guide opening, wherein the guide opening receives the plurality of needles; and a backstop, wherein the upper portion is hingably attached to the backstop, the upper portion having an open position and a closed position, wherein the chamber is formed between the upper portion and the backstop, and wherein when the upper portion is in the closed position the chamber holds the umbilical cord; and a handle attached to the needle carrier and having a size larger than the guide opening, the handle for applying force to the needle carrier so as to simultaneously force the plurality of needles through the guide opening into the chamber and into the umbilical cord held in the chamber, whereby fluid communication between a source of blood in the umbilical cord and the plurality of needles is formed.