Medical device dispenser and method of use
Medical device dispensers along with related systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments dispenses within the scope of this disclosure may be configured to couple another structure such as an IV pole. Additionally, dispensers within the scope of this disclosure may be configured with locking or otherwise tamper resistant elements.
1. A medical device dispenser system, comprising:
a plurality of medical devices;
a medical device dispenser comprising a hopper comprising an open end, a base coupled to the open end, and a dispensing mechanism; and
a medical device dispenser holder comprising an eyebolt coupled to the hopper.
2. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , further comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a fourth panel, and a bottom panel configured as an open box to retain the medical device dispenser.
3. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , further comprising a catch tray.
4. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is activated by at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of an RFID sensor, a magnetic strip reader, a notched card key, and a metal key.
5. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a laterally displaceable portion configured to dispense a medical device when laterally displaced.
6. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a roller comprising a recess configured to receive the medical device.
7. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of medical devices comprises disinfecting caps.
8. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the hopper comprises a dome-shaped closed end.
9. The medical device dispenser system of claim 1 , wherein the hopper comprises a lid.
10. The medical device dispenser system of claim 9 , wherein the lid is configured to be locked in a closed configuration.
11. The medical device dispenser system of claim 9 , wherein the lid is configured to be rotatably removed from the hopper.
12. A medical device dispenser system, comprising:
a plurality of medical devices;
a medical device dispenser comprising a hopper comprising an open end, a base coupled to the open end, and a dispensing mechanism; and
a medical device dispenser holder comprising a first ring, a second ring, and a tie bar coupled to the first ring and the second ring, wherein the first ring is configured with a larger diameter than the second ring.
13. The medical device dispenser system of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of medical devices comprises disinfecting caps.
14. The medical device dispenser system of claim 12 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is activated by at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of an RFID sensor, a magnetic strip reader, a notched card key, and a metal key.
15. The medical device dispenser system of claim 12 , further comprising a catch tray.
16. A medical device dispenser system, comprising:
a plurality of medical devices;
a medical device dispenser comprising a hopper comprising an open end, a base coupled to the open end, and a dispensing mechanism; and
a medical device dispenser holder comprising a sling having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end, suspension straps, and security straps.
17. The medical device dispenser system of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of medical devices comprises disinfecting caps.
18. The medical device dispenser system of claim 16 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is activated by at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of an RFID sensor, a magnetic strip reader, a notched card key, and a metal key.
19. The medical device dispenser system of claim 16 , further comprising a catch tray.
20. The medical device dispenser system of claim 16 , further comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a fourth panel, and a bottom panel configured as an open box to retain the medical device dispenser.