Syringe Rack With Releasable Coupling for Sterile Fluid Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for transferring fluid from a non-sterile to a sterile environment in medical settings pose risks of contamination, parental stick, and increased exposure time, leading to potential infections and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A medical rack that securely holds syringes, allowing for the transfer of fluid from a non-sterile to a sterile environment by using a syringe-receiving station with a selectively releasable coupling arrangement, preventing lateral and longitudinal displacement of syringes, and utilizing a butterfly tip for fluid transfer to minimize contamination risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a non-sterile individual extracts fluid from a vial into a syringe and transfers it to a sterile syringe by threading the needle through a small opening, then the fluid transfer is achieved, but the risk of parental stick and contamination of the sterile individual increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a transfer device as an intermediary component between the non-sterile vial and the sterile syringe. This device includes a sterile barrier that prevents direct contact between the non-sterile environment and the sterile syringe, thereby eliminating the contamination risk associated with threading needles through small openings while maintaining efficient fluid transfer.
2Productivity
If a non-sterile individual holds a vial for a sterile individual to thread a needle into, then the fluid extraction is achieved, but the time spent away from tasks and exposure time for the patient increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a pre-assembled transfer device that is prepared in advance with all necessary components (sterile barrier, connection interfaces, etc.) already in place. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming assembly steps during the procedure, allowing the fluid transfer to be performed quickly without increasing patient exposure time.
3Productivity
If a non-sterile individual extracts fluid into a syringe and inserts it into a sterile glass, then the fluid transfer is achieved, but the risk of contamination and glass spilling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a transfer device with an integrated sterile barrier as an intermediary between the non-sterile syringe and the sterile receiving container. This barrier prevents contamination during the transfer process while the device's stable structure eliminates the spilling risk associated with manual pouring into sterile glasses, enabling faster and safer fluid transfer.
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AI summary
A syringe rack securable to a surface of a fixture and configured for facilitating a sterile transfer of fluid from a non-sterile environment to a sterile environment. The syringe rack includes a securing portion and a syringe-receiving station. The syringe-receiving portion is coupled to the securing portion and configured to receive the syringe in a selectively releasable coupling arrangement where the syringe is oriented such that an opening in a barrel of a syringe projects away from the fixture when the syringe is received by the syringe-receiving station and when the securing portion is secured to the surface of the fixture.