SYRINGE FOR AND METHOD OF DELIVERING A VOLUME OF SOLUTION

摘要

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed with regard to syringe-transfer of a solution or other fluid within a carpule. One embodiment includes an apparatus that is a non-standard carpule barrel having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a barrel portion therebetween. The top portion includes an opening for receiving a syringe plunger and at least a first portion of a connection mechanism for connecting to an upper portion of the syringe. The bottom portion includes another opening capable of holding a bottom end of the carpule, wherein the carpule may be a standard carpule or a non-standard carpule. The barrel portion is located between the top portion and bottom portion, wherein the barrel portion includes a cradle, and wherein the cradle has a length capable of holding a standard carpule or a non-standard carpule and a width greater than the standard carpule.

主权项

1. A method of transferring a fluid, the method comprising:
applying a force to a syringe plunger, wherein the force causes the syringe plunger to forcibly connect to a non-standard carpule loaded into an interchangeable barrel of a syringe, and wherein the non-standard carpule comprises a volume of the fluid that is different from the volume of the fluid within a standard carpule; moving, subsequent to the applying, the fluid through a syringe needle in fluid communication with the non-standard carpule; and adjusting, subsequent to the moving, the volume of the fluid in the non-standard carpule using the force.