PHLEBOTOMY DEVICE

摘要

The invention provides a phlebotomy device (10) including a holder (12) into which a fluid collection vial (24) can be inserted, or a phlebotomy device comprising an adapter (90,114) into which a holder (92,116) can be fitted. The phlebotomy device (10) includes a cranked needle (14) protruding from a front end of the holder (12,92,116) and extending into a cavity of the holder, and a needle shield (16), displaceably mounted on the holder. The needle shield (16) can be displaced to shield the needle (14) and can be locked non-releasably by way of disposal locking means, in a disposal position in which the needle (14) is shielded within the needle shield (16), to be disposed safely.