FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A fluid transfer device (20) for safely transferring fluid from a needleless collection device (28) to a separate container (32). The device includes a housing (10) having a passage (16) therethrough and an integral needle (22). A first, connection section (18) of the housing is adapted to connect to a needleless collection device (28) from which fluid is to be transferred and a second, shield section (20) of the housing is adapted to accept the container (32) into which fluid is to be transferred. One end (24) of the needle is formed integrally with the connection section (18) of the housing. The penetration end (26) of the needle extends into the shield section (20) of the housing (10) and is fully covered by the shield section (20). When a container (32) is inserted into the shield section (20) of the housing (10) the needle enters the container and fluid may be transferred from a collection device (28) connected to the connection section (18) of the housing.