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Needle-shield remover

US11097065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2017
Grant dateAug 24, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/3213
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for removing a needle shield from a syringe may be configured to receive the removable needle shield. The remover may include a body and a deflectable arm. The deflectable arm may include a distal end coupled to the body and a proximate end distal a proximate end of the body. The deflectable arm may be configured to engage and apply a force to the needle shield when the cap is detached from the syringe, thereby removing the needle shield from the syringe.

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