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Splittable needle for epidural anesthesia

US5322512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 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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