Surgical needle with decreased penetration
US5665078A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blunt tip surgical needle which significantly reduces the probability of skin penetration of the gloved hand of an operator is disclosed. The blunt tip needle includes a tip portion having at least one flat surface. The flat surface(s) blends smoothly between each other and with the outer surface of the tip portion such that the entire tip portion has a continuously smooth outer surface lacking any discontinuities or sharp edges.
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