Splittable needle for epidural anesthesia
US5322512A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a splittable needle device adapted for use in administering epidural anesthesia. The needle has guide means to facilitate insertion of the needle into the peridural space, contained on a splittable hub assembly.
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