Needle removal/containment and transport apparatus for safe storage and disposal of hypodermic needles/syringe assemblies
US5031767A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S229/907
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle removal/containment and transport apparatus for potentially injurious medical implements, generally comprising a storage and transport housing; a storage container slidably inserted within the housing for receiving and storing the implements; a plastic bag surrounding the container; a needle removal device mounted on the container for threadably disengaging needle/syringe assemblies and depositing the needles into the container; and an entry port formed on the container with a releasably insertable plug member for depositing implements such as syringes, scalpels, etc. into the container. The housing is formed with flap members to permanently seal the container within the housing, yet permit access to the container. The housing is further formed with a cover member to permanently sealingly close the housing for transport to ultimate disposal. The needle removal device comprises a plate member formed with a first receiving slot, and an integral needle engaging member comprising a pair of opposed finger members integrated with a base member to form a stepped slot providing a second receiving slot and a contiguous engaging slot. The first receiving slot is laterally aligned wi…
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