APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING LIQUID SAMPLES

摘要

This invention is an apparatus for obtaining liquid samples from a fluid flow path (22). The apparatus includes a housing (18) having an access site (23) communicating with the flow path (22), and carrying a piercing member (34) at a location spaced from the access site (23). The housing (18) includes a length adjustable sleeve (32) that allows for translational movement of the piercing member (34) toward the access site (23), and into the flow path (22) from where the sample is removed.