Fluid sample collection container with cap and removal tool for finger grip luer adapter

Abstract

A container assembly including a collection container and a container lid coupleable to the collection container.SOLUTION: The elongated receptacle extends from the container lid into the collection container when the container lid is coupled to the collection container. The elongated receptacle has an open end portion defined in the container lid and is configured to receive a sampling tube therein. A finger grip luer adapter is removably coupled to the container lid within the elongate receiver, the finger grip luer adapter having a needle extending therefrom. The elongate cap is configured to be removably coupled to the fingergrip luer adapter and to extend over at least the needle of the fingergrip luer adapter, wherein a top portion of the elongate cap extends over at least a portion of the open end portion of the elongate receiver when coupled to the fingergrip luer adapter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 047,063, filed July 1, 2020, entitled "Fluid Sample Collection Container with Cap and Removal Tool for Finger Grip Luer Adapter," the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure relates generally to a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a container assembly including a combined finger grip luer adapter (FGLA) cap and removal tool. [Background technology]

[0003] 2. Description of Related Art In order to perform clinical tests on bodily fluid samples, such as urine, it is necessary to provide a container for collecting the bodily fluid sample. These collection containers typically include a cup-shaped container with a removable lid. Once the fluid sample has been collected in the container, the lid is reapplied. The collection container can then be transported to a laboratory or other testing facility, where a sample of the collected specimen is extracted for testing purposes.

[0004] To simplify the sample extraction process, conventional collection containers use lids that not only cover and seal the collection container but also provide for the use of an extraction device that allows for the extraction of a sample of a fluid specimen. Such lids may include a receptacle or cavity that supports a tube, which extends within the cavity to the lower end of the cup-shaped container in fluid communication with the sample contained within the container. The tube or lid may include an elongated receptacle that accommodates a cannula and needle, so that an evacuated collection device (e.g., a sample collection tube) can be attached thereto and a portion of the collected sample can be drawn into it without having to remove the lid. In such a configuration, the sample can be removed without spilling or contaminating the sample and / or the cavity area. Subsequent samples can be drawn from the collection container using multiple collection tubes.

[0005] However, in conventional collection containers, the cannula is provided within the elongated receptacle in the form of a finger grip luer adapter (FGLA) that is permanently integrated into the container lid. Therefore, when a user completes all sample collection(s) and wishes to discard the container assembly, the entire removable lid must be disposed of in an appropriate sharps or sharps biohazard container. Due to their large volume, removable lids quickly fill sharps containers, requiring frequent service by a qualified waste disposal company to safely dispose of the sharps and / or biohazard waste. Because such disposal services are significantly more expensive than those for conventional waste, healthcare providers generally seek to minimize the accumulation of sharps and / or biohazard waste.

[0006] Furthermore, because the FGLA is integrated into the lid, patients and / or healthcare workers may be at greater risk of needlestick injury during sample collection, transport, and / or disposal. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In view of the above, a need exists for a fluid sample collection container that reduces the amount of sharps waste and protects users and / or medical personnel from potential needlestick injuries. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample includes a collection container defining a chamber for receiving a fluid sample and a container lid connectable to an open end of the collection container to at least partially close the open end. The container assembly also includes an elongated receptacle extending from the container lid into the chamber of the collection container when the container lid is connected to the open end of the collection container, the elongated receptacle having an open end portion defined in the container lid and configured to receive a sample collection tube therein. The container assembly also includes a fingergrip Luer adapter removably connected to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the fingergrip Luer adapter including a needle extending therefrom. The container assembly further includes an elongated cap removably connected to the fingergrip Luer adapter and configured to extend over at least the needle of the fingergrip Luer adapter, wherein an upper portion of the elongated cap extends over at least a portion of the open end portion of the elongated receptacle when connected to the fingergrip Luer adapter.

[0009] In certain configurations, the top portion of the elongated cap includes a finger grip portion configured to extend above the top surface of the container lid when coupled to the finger grip luer adapter. The finger grip portion may include a ribbed or textured surface to improve a user's grip on the finger grip portion of the elongated cap. The elongated cap may include an elongated portion and a cavity, where the cavity extends from an open end of the distal end of the elongated portion. The distal end of the elongated portion of the elongated cap may be configured to couple to the top portion of the finger grip luer adapter with a slip fit or a press fit.

[0010] In certain embodiments, the upper portion of the finger grip luer adapter includes a ribbed or textured surface. In another configuration, the lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter is configured to be removably coupleable to an elongated receiver on a container lid. The lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter may include external threads, which may be configured to mate with a corresponding internally threaded portion of the elongated receiver. The finger grip luer adapter may be threaded onto the container lid.

[0011] In another configuration, the finger grip luer adapter is removable from the container lid by rotating the elongated cap counterclockwise when the elongated cap is coupled to the finger grip luer adapter. At least one of the collection container and the container lid is formed from a polymer resin. Optionally, the elongated cap is formed from a polymer resin.

[0012] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, a container lid assembly for use with a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample includes an elongated receptacle having an open end portion defined in the container lid and configured to receive a sampling tube therein. The container lid assembly also includes a fingergrip Luer adapter removably coupled to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the fingergrip Luer adapter having a needle extending therefrom, and an elongated cap removably coupled to the fingergrip Luer adapter. The elongated cap is configured to extend over at least the needle of the fingergrip Luer adapter, and an upper portion of the elongated cap extends over at least a portion of the open end portion of the elongated receptacle when coupled to the fingergrip Luer adapter.

[0013] In certain configurations, the distal end of the elongated cap is configured to couple to the upper portion of the finger grip Luer adapter with a slip fit or a press fit. The upper portion of the finger grip Luer adapter includes a ribbed or textured surface. The lower portion of the finger grip Luer adapter may be configured to be removably coupled to the elongated receiver of the container lid. Optionally, the lower portion of the finger grip Luer adapter may include male threads configured to mate with a corresponding female-threaded portion of the elongated receiver. The finger grip Luer adapter may be removable from the container lid by rotating the elongated cap counterclockwise when the elongated cap is coupled to the finger grip Luer adapter.

[0014] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of forming a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample includes providing a collection container defining a chamber for receiving a fluid sample. The method also includes providing a container lid connectable to the collection container, wherein the container lid includes an elongated receptacle having an open end portion defined therein and configured to receive a sample collection tube therein. The method also includes connecting a finger-grip Luer adapter to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the finger-grip Luer adapter having a needle extending therefrom. The method further includes connecting an elongated cap to the finger-grip Luer adapter such that the elongated cap extends over at least the needle of the finger-grip Luer adapter, wherein an upper portion of the elongated cap extends over at least a portion of the open end portion of the elongated receptacle when connected to the finger-grip Luer adapter.

[0015] In certain configurations, the method further requires that the finger grip luer adapter be threadedly engaged with the elongated receptacle of the container lid.

[0016] Further details and advantages of the present disclosure will be understood from the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a fluid sample collection container assembly according to one aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a fluid sample collection container assembly having an FGLA cap and removal tool according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fluid sample collection container assembly and FGLA cap and removal tool in a first use configuration. [Figure 3B] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fluid sample collection container assembly and FGLA cap and removal tool in a second use configuration. [Figure 3C] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fluid sample collection container assembly and FGLA cap and removal tool in a third configuration for use. [Figure 3D] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fluid sample collection container assembly and FGLA cap and removal tool in a fourth configuration for use. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a container lid assembly, FGLA cap, and removal tool for use with a fluid sample collection container assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the described embodiments contemplated for practicing the invention. However, various modifications, equivalents, variations, and alternatives will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Any and all such modifications, variations, equivalents, and alternatives are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0019] For purposes of the following description, the terms "top," "bottom," "right," "left," "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "transverse," "longitudinal," and their derivatives shall refer to the present invention as oriented in the drawings. However, it should be understood that the present invention contemplates various alternative modifications unless expressly specified to the contrary. It should also be understood that the specific devices illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered limiting.

[0020] 1, a fluid sample collection container assembly 20 according to one aspect of the present disclosure is shown. The fluid sample collection container assembly 20 includes a collection container 22 and a container lid 24. The exemplary collection container assembly 20 according to the present disclosure can be used to safely collect a fluid sample (e.g., urine), transport the fluid sample, and withdraw a sample of the fluid sample.

[0021] In one embodiment, the collection container 22 and the container lid 24 may be formed from any conventional material, such as a polymeric resin. Polymeric resins are well known in the art and include, for example, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, and similar polymeric resin materials. However, it should be understood that the collection container 22 and / or the container lid 24 may be formed from other suitable materials or may be formed from different materials.

[0022] The collection container 22 generally includes a sidewall 30 extending between a first open end (not shown) and a second closed end 34. The sidewall 30 defines an interior chamber for receiving a fluid sample, such as urine. In one embodiment, the sidewall 30 of the collection container 22 includes a slightly tapered tubular container having a continuously tapered sidewall 30. In one embodiment, the collection chamber of the container 22 is suitable for holding biohazardous materials. In one embodiment, the sidewall 30 of the collection container 22 may include at least one fill level indicator, which identifies the fluid level of a collected fluid sample.

[0023] The container lid 24 generally includes a flange 50 extending around its outer periphery, the flange 50 being sized to provide an interference fit with the collection canister 22 when the container lid 24 is placed over the first open end of the collection canister 22. In one embodiment, the container lid 24 includes a generally disk-shaped component having an outer or peripheral zone 62 and an inner or central zone 64. The flange 50 extends downwardly from the peripheral zone 62 of the container lid 24. As shown in FIG. 2 , the flange 50 includes an inner surface that includes a means or mechanism for sealingly engaging the container lid 24 with the collection canister 22. In one embodiment, the flange 50 includes an internally threaded portion that allows the container lid 24 to be threadedly engaged with a corresponding externally threaded portion of the collection canister 22. In another embodiment, the sealing portion of the container lid 24 may include a snap fit mechanism, a ball detent, an interference fit mechanism, a locking tab, a spring-loaded locking mechanism, a latch, or other similar mechanism to sealingly engage the container lid 24 with the collection container 22, thereby substantially preventing leakage of the fluid sample contained within the collection container 22 and container lid 24 while preventing the ingress of contaminants.

[0024] 2, the container lid 24 also includes an elongated receptacle 52 that extends from a central zone 64 into the collection container 22 and toward the second closed end 34 of the collection container 22. The receptacle 52 includes an open end portion 54 and an opposite lower end portion 56, with a receptacle cavity 60 defined therein. In one embodiment, the receptacle cavity 60 is sized and shaped to receive a sample collection tube, such as a vacuum tube (not shown). In this manner, the fluid sample within the collection container 22 can be transferred to the sample collection tube without having to remove the container lid 24.

[0025] Continuing to refer to FIG. 2 , finger grip luer adapter (FGLA) 80 is disposed within central portion 59 of receiver 52. In particular, FGLA 80 includes an upper portion 82 and a lower portion 84. Upper portion 82 is configured to extend upward toward receiver cavity 60 and may include a ribbed or textured outer sidewall, while in one embodiment, lower portion 84 includes external threads configured to mate with corresponding internally threaded portion 58 of receiver 52. In this manner, FGLA 80 may be removably secured to receiver 52 via a threaded interface. Alternatively, in another embodiment, FGLA 80 may be removably secured to receiver 52 via a press-fit or slip-fit ​​connection.

[0026] Additionally, the FGLA 80 includes a needle 86 that extends upward from the top portion 82 into the receiving cavity 60. In one embodiment, a retractable sleeve 88 may extend over the needle 86. Although not shown, the needle 86 is configured to pierce the stopper of a sampling tube that is inserted into the receptacle 52 by a user. In this manner, a fluid sample may be drawn from the collection container 22, through the lower end portion 56 of the receptacle 52 and the FGLA 80, and into the sampling tube, thus enabling a user to collect a fluid sample from the collection container 22 without having to remove the container lid 24.

[0027] 2 further illustrates a combined FGLA cap and removal tool 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As described in detail below, the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 serves the dual purpose of protecting all users from needlestick injuries and significantly reducing sharps waste when the fluid sample collection container assembly 20 is disposed of.

[0028] In one embodiment, the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 includes a finger grip portion 102. The finger grip portion 102 is configured to extend outside the receiving cavity 60 and above the central zone 64 of the container lid 24, allowing for easy access by a user. Additionally, in one embodiment, the finger grip portion 102 may be ribbed, crimped, or otherwise treated to improve a user's grip on the finger grip portion 102. The FGLA cap and removal tool 100 may be formed of any suitable material or materials, such as a polymer resin. Examples of polymer resins include, for example, polyethylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, and similar polymer resin materials. However, it should be understood that the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 may be formed of other suitable materials, or may be formed of two or more different materials.

[0029] The FGLA cap and removal tool 100 also includes an extension portion 104. The distal end of the extension portion 104 is open, and a cavity 106 is formed within the extension portion 104. The cavity 106 extends from the open end of the extension portion 104 toward the finger grip portion 102. As shown in FIG. 2 , a lower section of the cavity 106 of the extension portion 104 is configured to be a slip fit or press fit into the top portion 82 of the FGLA 80, such that the extension portion 104 is removably secured to the top portion 82 of the FGLA 80. As disclosed above, the top portion 82 may include a ribbed or textured outer sidewall, which may help provide a secure interface between the FGLA 80 and the FGLA cap and removal tool 100. Additionally and / or alternatively, the inner sidewall of the extension portion 104 may also be ribbed or textured. Additionally, in another embodiment, the lower section of the cavity 106 of the extension portion 104 may include a threaded portion configured to mate with a complementary threaded portion on the upper portion 82 of the FGLA 80 .

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2 , cavity 106 is sized to extend over needle 86 of FGLA 80. As such, when FGLA cap and removal tool 100 is in place on FGLA 80, FGLA cap and removal tool 100 functions to protect all users (e.g., patients and medical personnel) from potential needlestick injuries because needle 86 is fully enclosed within cavity 106. Because FGLA cap and removal tool 100 is a slip-fit ​​or press-fit onto FGLA 80, a user can remove FGLA cap and removal tool 100 by applying an upward pulling force via finger grip portion 102. Conversely, a user can exchange FGLA cap and removal tool 100 for FGLA 80 by applying a downward pushing force via finger grip portion 102.

[0031] However, while the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 can be slid onto (or removed from) the FGLA 80 via an axial force on the FGLA 80, the contact between the lower section of the cavity 106 of the extension portion 104 and the upper portion 82 of the FGLA 80 is sufficiently compressed to transmit a rotational force applied by the user to the FGLA 80 via the finger grip portion 102. That is, when the user rotates the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 counterclockwise, the lower portion 84 of the FGLA 80 disengages from the internally threaded portion 58 of the receiver 52. As the user continues to rotate the FGLA cap and removal tool 100, the FGLA 80 eventually disengages completely from the receiver 52, leaving the FGLA 80 secured only to the FGLA cap and removal tool 100. In this manner, the FGLA 80 (and associated needle 86 ) is separable from the container lid 24 , with the needle 86 being enclosed within the extension 104 of the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 .

[0032] Once removed, the user may discard both the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 and the attached FGLA 80 in an appropriate sharps or biohazard container. As noted above, conventional container lids typically used for sample extraction via vacuum tubes include a finger grip luer adapter (FGLA) permanently integrated into the container lid. Thus, the entire lid assembly must be disposed of in a sharps or biohazard container. However, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, only the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 and the removable FGLA 80 need be disposed of in a sharps or biohazard container, thereby significantly reducing the amount of sharps waste (and subsequent costs) because the container lid 24 and collection container 22 can be disposed of separately as standard medical waste.

[0033] 3A-3D, various in-use views of a fluid sample collection container assembly 20 according to the present disclosure are shown. FIG. 3A shows the fluid sample collection container assembly 20 before or after fluid sample collection, with the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 positioned over the needle and FGLA (not shown). In this manner, the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 protects any user from the needle housed within the receiving cavity 60 of the container lid 24.

[0034] 3B, when a user wishes to expose the needle and FGLA within receiving cavity 60, for example, to withdraw a fluid sample via a vacuum tube, FGLA cap and removal tool 100 can be pulled upward, thereby releasing the slip-fit ​​or press-fit connection between the FGLA and extension portion 104. After withdrawal of the fluid sample, FGLA cap and removal tool 100 can be returned to the position shown in FIG.

[0035] When all desired fluid sample(s) have been collected from the collection container 22 and the user desires to discard the fluid sample collection container assembly 20, the user may rotate the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 counterclockwise, as shown in FIG. 3C. As discussed above, such rotation separates the FGLA from the container lid 24, with the needle of the FGLA remaining protected within the extension 104 of the FGLA cap and removal tool 100, as shown in FIG. 3D. The user may then discard the combined FGLA cap and removal tool 100 and FGLA in an appropriate sharps or sharps biohazard container, while the remaining portion of the fluid sample collection container assembly 20 (i.e., the collection container 22 and container lid 24) can be discarded in a standard medical waste container.

[0036] 4, a vessel lid assembly 200 for use with a fluid sample collection container assembly according to another aspect of the present disclosure is shown. In the embodiments described above with respect to FIGS. 2-3D, the fluid sample collection container assembly 20 includes an FGLA cap and removal tool 100 that extends at least partially above the top surface 64 of the vessel lid 24, thereby allowing a user to grasp the FGLA cap and removal tool 100 without reaching into the receiving cavity 60. However, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the vessel lid assembly 200 includes an FGLA cap and removal tool 202, the uppermost point of which extends below the top surface 204 of the vessel lid assembly 200.

[0037] Continuing with reference to FIG. 4, container lid assembly 200 includes an elongated receptacle 211 that is configured to extend into a collection container (not shown). An opening 212 is formed in the top surface 204 of container lid assembly 200 above elongated receptacle 211, while a lower portion 213 extends below elongated receptacle 211. Although not shown in FIG. 4, it will be understood that lower portion 213 may be configured to receive a finger grip luer adapter (FGLA) similar to FGLA 80 shown and described with respect to FIG. 2, and that FGLA cap and removal tool 202 is configured to extend over a portion of the FGLA to protect against needlestick injury and / or allow removal of the FGLA without exposing the needle.

[0038] Elongated receiver 211 includes a cutout 208 at its upper end portion, which defines an open end portion 214 accessible to a user's fingers. When attached, an upper portion of FGLA cap and removal tool 202 extends within upper receiving cavity 205 and over at least a portion of open end portion 214, while a lower portion of FGLA cap and removal tool 202 extends into lower receiving cavity 206 below open end portion 214. Upper receiving cavity 205 is defined between opening 212 and junction 210 of elongated receiver 211, and lower receiving cavity 206 is defined between junction 210 and a lower surface of elongated receiver 211. When combined, upper receiving cavity 205 and lower receiving cavity 206 are sized and shaped to receive a sampling tube, such as a vacuum tube (not shown). In this manner, the fluid sample in the collection container can be transferred to a sampling tube without having to remove the container lid assembly 200 .

[0039] Due to the cutout portion 208 formed in the container lid assembly 200, the FGLA cap and removal tool 202 does not need to include a grip portion that extends above the top surface 204 in order for a user to access the FGLA cap and removal tool 202. However, because the needle of the FGLA is housed within the lower receiving cavity 206 of the elongated receiving portion 211, the user is substantially protected from needlestick injury when installing or removing the FGLA cap and removal tool 202.

[0040] While several embodiments of fluid sample collection container assemblies are shown in the accompanying figures and described in detail above, other embodiments will be apparent to and readily made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. For example, it should be understood that the present disclosure contemplates that, to the extent possible, one or more features of any embodiment may be combined with one or more features of any other embodiment. Accordingly, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative and not limiting.

Claims

1. 1. A container assembly for collecting a fluid sample, comprising: a collection vessel defining a chamber for receiving the fluid sample; a container lid connectable to an open end of the collection container to at least partially close the open end; an elongated receptacle extending from the container lid into the chamber of the collection container when the container lid is coupled to the open end of the collection container, the elongated receptacle having an open end portion defined within the container lid and configured to receive a sampling tube therein; a finger grip luer adapter removably coupled to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the finger grip luer adapter including a needle extending therefrom; an elongated cap removably coupled to the finger grip luer adapter and configured to extend over at least the needle of the finger grip luer adapter, an upper portion of the elongated cap extending over at least a portion of the open end of the elongated receiver when coupled to the finger grip luer adapter; Container assembly.

2. 2. The container assembly of claim 1, wherein the top portion of the elongated cap includes a finger grip portion configured to extend above an upper surface of the container lid when coupled to the finger grip luer adapter.

3. 3. The container assembly of claim 2, wherein the finger grip portion includes a ribbed or textured surface to improve a user's grip on the finger grip portion of the elongated cap.

4. 10. The container assembly of claim 1, wherein the elongated cap includes an extension portion and a cavity, the cavity extending from an open end of a distal end of the extension portion.

5. 5. The container assembly of claim 4, wherein the distal end of the extension of the elongate cap is configured to couple to an upper portion of the finger grip luer adapter with a slip fit or a press fit.

6. 6. The container assembly of claim 5, wherein the top portion of the finger grip luer adapter includes a ribbed or textured surface.

7. 6. The container assembly of claim 5, wherein a lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter is configured to be removably coupleable to the elongated receptacle of the container lid.

8. 8. The container assembly of claim 7, wherein the lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter includes external threads configured to mate with a corresponding internally threaded portion of the elongated receiver.

9. 10. The container assembly of claim 1, wherein the finger grip luer adapter is threadedly engaged with the container lid.

10. 10. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein the finger grip luer adapter can be removed from the container lid by rotating the elongated cap counterclockwise when the elongated cap is coupled to the finger grip luer adapter.

11. 10. The container assembly of claim 1, wherein at least one of the collection container and the container lid is formed from a polymer resin.

12. 10. The container assembly of claim 1, wherein the elongated cap is formed from a polymer resin.

13. 1. A container lid assembly for use with a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample, the container lid comprising: an elongated receptacle having an open end portion defined within the container lid and configured to receive a sampling tube therein; a finger grip luer adapter removably coupled to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the finger grip luer adapter including a needle extending therefrom; an elongated cap removably coupled to the finger grip luer adapter and configured to extend over at least the needle of the finger grip luer adapter, an upper portion of the elongated cap extending over at least a portion of the open end of the elongated receptacle when coupled to the finger grip luer adapter; Container lid assembly.

14. 14. The container lid assembly of claim 13, wherein a distal end of the elongated cap is configured to couple to an upper portion of the finger grip luer adapter with a slip fit or a press fit.

15. 15. The container lid assembly of claim 14, wherein the top portion of the finger grip luer adapter includes a ribbed or textured surface.

16. 15. The container lid assembly of claim 14, wherein the lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter is configured for removably coupling to the elongated receptacle of the container lid.

17. 17. The container lid assembly of claim 16, wherein the lower portion of the finger grip luer adapter includes external threads configured to mate with a corresponding internally threaded portion of the elongated receiver.

18. 18. The container lid assembly of claim 17, wherein the finger grip luer adapter is removable from the container lid by rotating the elongated cap counterclockwise when the elongated cap is coupled to the finger grip luer adapter.

19. A method of forming a container assembly for collecting a fluid sample includes: providing a collection vessel defining a chamber for receiving the fluid sample; providing a container lid connectable to the collection container, the container lid having an open end portion defined therein and including an elongated receptacle configured to receive a sampling tube therein; coupling a finger grip luer adapter to the container lid within the elongated receptacle, the finger grip luer adapter including a needle extending therefrom; coupling an elongated cap to the finger grip luer adapter such that the elongated cap extends over at least the needle of the finger grip luer adapter, and an upper portion of the elongated cap extends over at least a portion of the open end of the elongated receptacle when coupled to the finger grip luer adapter. method.

20. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the finger grip luer adapter is threadedly engaged with the elongated receptacle of the container lid.

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