GLASS VIAL OPENER FOR LIQUID INTRAVENOUS MEDICATIONS AND LIQUID SOLUTIONS

摘要

The present invention is a device and method for breaking a glass vial. In particular, the device is preferably composed of an apparatus capable of holding multi-sized glass vials in place while a cylinder apparatus is utilized to fit onto the vial neck such that the neck of the vial is cleanly snapped with the application of the appropriate amount of manual force, thus enabling the vial's liquid contents to be efficiently drawn out by syringe. The device also incorporates a means of holding the needle cap of the syringe and a means of ejecting the vial base and the severed vial neck for disposal after usage. The method of employing the device minimizes the manual contact required with the needle of the syringe, the glass vial, and the potentially hazardous liquid contents.