American National Red Cross

Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.

Bio-Technology General Corporation

Craig M Jackson

Meir Rigbi

A novel anticoagulant/modulator factor isolated from the saliva of the meinal leech Hirudo medicinalis, specifically inhibiting bovine Xa factor but not inhibiting bovine thrombin.

Factor Xa inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions containing same

A safety device for collecting fluids for laboratory testing is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus for collecting multiple undiluted blood samples for subsequent laboratory testing wherein the apparatus is provided with a safety overshield which precludes the individual taking the blood sample from sustaining a needle stick injury. The apparatus includes a vacutainer tube retainer to which a safety overshield is attached. The safety overshield has an upwardly projecting peripheral rim which prevents the depositing needle from sliding off the face of the overshield and contacting the hand of the individual holding the vacutainer tube retainer.

Safety device for use in collecting fluid samples

A novel anticoagulant/modulator factor isolated from the saliva of the medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis, specifically inhibiting bovine Xa factor but not inhibiting bovine thrombin.

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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States of America

Craig M Jackson