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Injection needle arrangement

US5417662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1993
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3267
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for limiting the penetration of an injection needle when an injection is administered from an injection apparatus comprises an exterior sleeve (1) arranged around the front part of the injection apparatus (2). In its foremost position, the sleeve (1) surrounds the needle (8) completely, and it may be displaced rearwards while overcoming a spring force (6), to expose the needle (8).

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