摘要 |
<p>A syringe purging device (100) comprises a closed chamber (110) into which air and/or any excessive amount of a hazardous liquid, such as a chemotherapy drug, is ejected from a syringe (130) to overcome the health hazard created by openly purging syringes into the air or into a pad of gauze material. A sharp open end (138) of a hollow needle (136) of a syringe (130) is sealingly inserted into the chamber (110) and the syringe (130) is activated to purge any air and/or excess liquid into the chamber (110) which expands as necessary. Preferably, the chamber (110) is then further expanded to reduce the pressure therewithin to better ensure clean withdrawal of the needle (136) from the chamber (110) or extension of the needle (136) beyond the chamber (110) and retention within the chamber (110) of any fluids ejected from the syringe (130).</p> |