Umbilical cord blood collection device and method
OwnerLisa J. Gruenberginventor
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Abstract
An umbilical cord blood collection device includes a base defining a collection surface for receiving and supporting a segment of an umbilical cord, in communication with a placenta, from which blood is to be collected. The base, in at least a region including the collection surface, is resistant to penetration by a blood collection needle. A clamp is mounted at a first end region of the collection surface for clamping engagement across the umbilical cord supported upon the collection surface. A securement strap is disposed in an opposite, second end region of the collection surface for securing engagement with the umbilical cord. A malleable arm has a first end mounted to the base and a second, free end supporting a blood collection needle. A method for collection of umbilical cord blood is also described.
Claims17
An umbilical cord blood collection device comprising:
- a base defining a collection surface for receiving and supporting a segment of an umbilical cord, in communication with a placenta, from which blood is to be collected, said base, in at least a region including said collection surface, being resistant to penetration by a blood collection needle;
- a clamp mounted at a first end region of said collection surface for clamping engagement across the umbilical cord supported upon said collection surface;
- a securement strap disposed in a second end region of said collection surface, opposite said first end region, for securing engagement with the umbilical cord;
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- a malleable arm having a first end mounted to said base and a second, free end supporting a blood collection needle.
A method for collection of umbilical cord blood, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing an umbilical cord blood collection device comprising a base defining a collection surface for receiving and supporting a segment of an umbilical cord, in communication with a placenta, from which blood is to be collected, the base, in at least a region including the collection surface, being resistant to penetration by a blood collection needle;
- a clamp mounted at a first end region of the collection surface for clamping engagement across the umbilical cord supported upon the collection surface;
- a securement strap disposed in a second end region of the collection surface, opposite the first end region, for securing engagement with the umbilical cord;
- and a malleable arm having a first end mounted to the base and a second, free end supporting a blood collection needle;
- placing a segment of the umbilical cord in communication with a placenta from which blood is to be collected upon the collection surface;
- engaging the clamp upon the umbilical cord;
- engaging the securement strap upon the umbilical cord at a position relatively closer to the placenta;
- with the base held in one hand or resting upon a surface, manipulating the malleable arm to a position for insertion of the blood collection needle into a vessel of the umbilical cord;
- inserting the blood collection needle into the vessel for collection of blood;
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- upon completion of blood collection, disposing of the umbilical cord blood collection device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.