Needle capture safety interlock for catheter
US10780249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/226
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Catheter assembly (10) comprises catheter (22), needle (12) having sharp distal tip disposed in catheter (22), catheter hub (14) housing catheter (22) and needle (12), catheter hub (14) having collar (34) including notch (36), needle shield (20) connected to catheter hub (14) when needle (12) is in first position, and clip (40) disposed in needle shield (20) that cooperates with needle (12), wherein clip (40) engages catheter hub (14) in first position of needle (12), and clip (40) disengages catheter hub (14) via notch (36) when needle (12) is retracted to second position to enclose at least portion of needle (12). Clip (40) is mounted in outer housing (38) of needle shield (20) via spade (66) having outer wall (70) exposed to outside of needle shield (20), in order to reduce overall width of needle shield (20).
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