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Needle protector, needle assembly and fluid processing set including the same

US11083841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2009
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3247
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Needle protector assemblies including needle assemblies and needle protectors for housing used blood collection needles are disclosed. The needle protectors are single-piece protectors that include an open distal end for receiving a needle hub (with a needle mounted thereon). A retaining member locks the needle hub when the needle hub is substantially retracted. A stop engages the needle hub in a fully retracted position such that a needle post is completely contained within an interior chamber of the needle protectors. A viewing slot in the needle protectors is provided.

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