Safety syringe and needle shield
US10166345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3253
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure pertains to a safety syringe having a retractable needle shield which is capable of being retracted to expose the needle for use; being advanced to a needle shielding position; and, if desired, of being removed from the syringe with the shielded needle safely contained within the retractable needle shield via a frangible segment between the syringe barrel and the needle/needle shield components. The disclosure further pertains to a method of using the safety syringe having a retractable needle shield.
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