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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2003
Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Huntley, IL (US);
John C. Japuntich, Woodstock, IL (US);
James A. Arendt, Elk Grove Village, IL (US);
Robert Joseph Panek, Jr., Huntley, IL (US);
John C. Japuntich, Woodstock, IL (US);
James A. Arendt, Elk Grove Village, IL (US);
Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid.