Patent · US Expired

Assembly of needle catheter protector

US4762516A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1987
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/581
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly of a needle and a device for protecting the needle tip is disclosed. The assembly comprises an elongate housing which mounts the needle. A needle guard is slidably mounted within the housing and is adapted to be moved forward along the needle. Following use, the needle and housing are retracted and the needle guard permanently locks with the housing while it occludes or covers the needle.

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