Dispensing system and methods of use
A dispensing system includes a main body having a base and an extension extending from the base. The extension includes an inner surface defining a passageway. The main body includes an opening that extends through the extension. The opening is in communication with the passageway. A first plunger is configured to be positioned within the passageway. The first plunger includes a lumen extending through and between opposite proximal and distal end surfaces of the first plunger. A second plunger is configured to be positioned within the lumen. Kits and methods are disclosed.
1 . A dispensing system comprising:
a base defining a passageway extending along a longitudinal axis, the base comprising a first flange, an opening in communication with the passageway and a protrusion;
a first plunger positioned within the passageway, the first plunger comprising a lumen and a second flange, the first plunger having a diameter greater than a diameter of the passageway;
a cap movable between a first orientation in which the cap is spaced apart from the flanges and the first plunger is movable relative to the base and a second orientation in which the cap engages the flanges and the first plunger is fixed relative to the base; and
a second plunger positioned within the lumen and configured to move a material positioned within the lumen out of the opening, the second plunger comprising an aperture configured for disposal of the protrusion.
2 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the opening extends transverse to the longitudinal axis.
3 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the opening extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
4 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion extends parallel to the longitudinal axis.
5 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is coaxial with the longitudinal axis.
6 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has an arcuate configuration.
7 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion has a hemispherical configuration.
8 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is disposed in the aperture when the first plunger is fully inserted into the passageway and the second plunger is fully inserted into the lumen.
9 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the passageway has a uniform diameter along an entire length of the passageway.
10 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , further comprising a hub coupled to the base, the hub having a channel that is in communication with the opening, the hub comprising a first thread configured for engagement with a second thread of a syringe to couple the syringe to the hub.
11 . The dispensing system recited in claim 10 , further comprising the syringe.
12 . The dispensing system recited in claim 10 , the hub comprises a body and a valve within the body, the valve being rotatable relative to the body to move the valve between a first orientation in which the valve blocks the channel and a second orientation in which the valve does not block the channel.
13 . The dispensing system recited in claim 10 , the hub comprises a body and a valve within the body, the valve being rotatable relative to the body to move the valve between a first orientation in which the channel is not aligned with the opening and a second orientation in which the channel is aligned with the opening.
14 . The dispensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the second plunger comprises a vent valve configured to allow air within the lumen to exit the second plunger through the vent valve.
15 . The dispensing system recited in claim 14 , wherein the vent valve includes a cavity and a ball movably positioned in the cavity.
16 . The dispensing system recited in claim 15 , wherein the cavity is in communication with the aperture.
17 . The dispensing system recited in claim 15 , wherein the cavity comprises a first portion and a second portion proximal to the first portion, the first portion having a maximum diameter that is greater than a maximum diameter of the second portion.
18 . The dispensing system recited in claim 17 , wherein the ball is movably positioned in the first portion.
19 . A dispensing system comprising:
a base defining a passageway extending along a longitudinal axis, the base comprising a first flange, an opening in communication with the passageway and a protrusion;
a first plunger positioned within the passageway, the first plunger comprising a lumen and a second flange, the first plunger having a diameter greater than a diameter of the passageway;
a cap movable between a first orientation in which the cap is spaced apart from the flanges and the first plunger is movable relative to the base and a second orientation in which the cap engages the flanges and the first plunger is fixed relative to the base; and
a second plunger positioned within the lumen and configured to move a material positioned within the lumen out of the opening, the second plunger comprising an aperture configured for disposal of the protrusion,
wherein the opening extends transverse to the longitudinal axis,
wherein the protrusion extends parallel to the longitudinal axis,
wherein the protrusion has an arcuate configuration,
wherein the protrusion is disposed in the aperture when the first plunger is fully inserted into the passageway and the second plunger is fully inserted into the lumen, and
wherein the passageway has a uniform diameter along an entire length of the passageway.
20 . A dispensing system comprising:
a base defining a passageway extending along a longitudinal axis, the base comprising a first flange, an opening in communication with the passageway and a protrusion;
a first plunger positioned within the passageway, the first plunger comprising a lumen and a second flange, the first plunger having a diameter greater than a diameter of the passageway;
a pair of spaced apart caps movable between a first orientation in which the caps are spaced apart from the flanges and the first plunger is movable relative to the base and a second orientation in which the caps engage the flanges and the first plunger is fixed relative to the base; and
a second plunger positioned within the lumen and configured to move a material positioned within the lumen out of the opening, the second plunger comprising an aperture configured for disposal of the protrusion,
wherein the opening extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis,
wherein the protrusion is coaxial with the longitudinal axis,
wherein the protrusion has a hemispherical configuration,
wherein the protrusion is disposed in the aperture when the first plunger is fully inserted into the passageway and the second plunger is fully inserted into the lumen, and
wherein the passageway has a uniform diameter along an entire length of the passageway.