Biological fluid collection device with a pivotable faucet

Abstract

A biological fluid collection device with a pivotable faucet is disclosed. The device is designed to collect, hold and transfer a biological specimen into a non-evacuated tube through an integrated pivotable faucet component. This device uses no needles, either blunt or sharp, and provides safety from needle puncture. The device works with a non-evacuated tube and a specially designed cap that attaches to the container via the pivotable faucet. The device includes a container for collecting, holding and transferring the biological fluid. The design of the container facilitates use of the tube as a handle in order to position the container to receive collection of the biological fluids. The method of collection begins with using the non-evacuated tube as a handle to hold the container and collecting the biological specimen in the container. A lid is attached to the top of the container to prevent contamination and exposure to the specimen during transfer into the non-evacuated tube. The non-evacuated tube is rotated and stopped in place by a detent. The transfer of the biological fluid is without any contact to the liquid specimen. Gravity allows the liquid to transfer. Liquid transfer is stopped by rotation of the tube and pivotable faucet. The tube is rotated back to its original position as a handle and pulled off the container. The second tube may be filled at that time or the container can be discarded for proper disposal.