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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2007
Donald J. Carano, North Lawrence, OH (US);
Rick Cook, Sparta, NJ (US);
Michael Iskra, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
C. Mark Newby, Tuxedo, NY (US);
Donald J. Carano, North Lawrence, OH (US);
Rick Cook, Sparta, NJ (US);
Michael Iskra, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
C. Mark Newby, Tuxedo, NY (US);
Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Abstract
A collection container for collecting biological fluid specimens having an integral fill-line indicator which corresponds to a desired specimen volume is disclosed. The integral fill-line indicator may comprise a ridge that is raised from the surface of the collection container. The integral fill-line indicator may also be altered by surface modification to impart a distinct visual appearance and/or texture. The collection container may have a single or a plurality of integral fill-line indicators which correspond to a desired specimen volume range. A method of manufacturing a collection container having an integral fill-line indicator is also disclosed.