Surgical preparation solution dispenser and method

本发明是一种向具有弹性多孔涂药块(14)的涂药器(12)提供预定量液体(例如手术准备液)的装置或试剂盒。该装置具有一个容座(18)，它具有一定的内部空间(20)，这样，当涂药块(14)装入空间(20)时就被挤压到预定程度。容座(18)与装有准备液的瓶子或其他容器连接。最好，有一根出口管伸入容座的内空间(例如，刺针(604或640)或出口管(28a)的形式)。对瓶内加压，使液体通过汲取管(24)进入涂药器的涂药块(14)。本发明还包括上述装置或试剂盒的使用方法，其中之一是涂药器的涂药块(14)通过通道(520)伸入瓶(522)内部，另一种使用一次性容器包装(624)代替容座。 An apparatus or kit for applying a predictable amount of liquid such as a surgical prepping solution to an applicator having a resilient, porous pad. The apparatus includes a receptacle having an internal space such that when the pad is placed within the space, the pad is compressed to a predetermined degree. The receptacle is attached to a bottle or other container holding surgical prepping solution. In one embodiment, a dip tube extends from an inlet near the bottom of the bottle to an outlet positioned within the internal space of the receptacle. Most preferably, the outlet extends into the internal space of the receptacle. Pressurizing the bottle dispenses liquid through the dip tube onto the applicator. A method of use of the kit or apparatus is also disclosed.