Assembly of needle and protector
US4832696A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 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 becomes permanently locked with the housing while it occludes or covers the needle.
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