摘要 |
A needle adapter is provided having a first member including a head portion and a tail portion, the head portion having a bore extending at least substantially therethrough. The head portion is configured for receiving a segment of a second member and is also configured for receiving a needle. The second member has a segment and a tail portion, the segment attached to the tail portion and adapted for receipt in the head portion of the first member, for attaching the first member and the second member in a hinge-like manner. This attachment allows for movement of the first and second members between open and closed positions. The tail portions of the first member and the second member are configured such that when the closed position is achieved, a volume for retaining a sensor is formed. There is also a pin, removably attachable from the bore of the head portion of said first member. This pin is for securing the needle upon its mounting in the needle adapter. |