Holding apparatus for medical implements
View Patent ↗A holder ( 100 ) for medical implements includes a base member ( 101 ) and at least one medical implement receiver ( 110 ). Each medical implement receiver ( 110 ) includes a pair of retention members ( 114,115 ) extending from the base member ( 101 ). Opposing faces ( 116,117 ) of the retention members ( 114,115 ) define an implement receiving recess ( 118 ). Slots ( 120,121 ) are provided in the opposing faces ( 116,117 ) to facilitate reception of syringe needle cap rims ( 330 ). The holder ( 100 ) can be configured as a medical tray ( 801 ) that can be attached to one or more other medical trays, including one having cup holders ( 870,871,872 ), one including a needle containment receptacle ( 881 ), or other medical trays.
1. A holder for medical implements, comprising:
a base member;
at least one medical implement receiver, the at least one medical implement receiver comprising a pair of retention members extending from the base member, wherein opposing faces of each retention member define an implement receiving recess therebetween, each retention member comprising a slot extending into each retention member from a face disposed along the implement receiving recess; and
a mechanical stop wall extending from the base member, separated from the at least one medical implement receiver by at least a portion of a width of the base member;
wherein each retention member is configured to receive either a first medical implement or a second medical implement, wherein the first medical implement and the second medical implement are different.
2. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the slot is configured to receive a portion of a syringe needle cap rim.
3. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the opposing faces are separated by a length of between 1.27 millimeters and 8.89 millimeters.
4. The holder of claim 2 , wherein the face comprises a face portion extending from the slot towards an edge of the holder, wherein the face portion has a length configured to fit between the syringe needle cap rim and a Luer fitting on a syringe.
5. The holder of claim 2 , wherein the slot has a width of between 0.75 millimeters and 1.5 millimeters, wherein a retention member height is between 1 centimeter and 2.1 centimeters.
6. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive patch coupled to a base of the holder.
7. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the opposing faces are pliable and are configured as cantilever surfaces for retaining a medical implement when inserted into the implement receiving recess.
8. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising one or more separating walls extending from the mechanical stop wall towards the at least one medical implement receiver along a portion of a width of the base member.
9. A medical tray configured to hold syringe caps and scalpels, comprising:
a base member having a raised rim about at least a portion of the base member;
one or more medical implement receivers extending from the base member, each medical implement receiver comprising a pair of retention members having opposing faces that define an implement receiving recess, each opposing face comprising a slot extending into each retention member; and
a lid configured to cover an area disposed at least between the raised rim and the one or more medical implement receivers.
10. The medical tray of claim 9 , wherein the lid is coupled to the medical tray by a hinge.
11. The medical tray of claim 9 , wherein the lid is selectively detachable from the medical tray.