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Retractable phlebotomy needle

US5613500A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1995
Grant dateMar 25, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-sample blood collection needle device is provided with safety features that minimize the possibility of an accidental needle-stick. The device includes a rigid shroud that secures a stationary rear hollow needle,and a forward needle telescopically mounted upon the rear needle. A coil spring causes the forward needle to retract rearwardly upon the stationary rear needle, thereby disposing the point of the forward needle safely within the shroud.

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