Telescoping members for catheter introducer assembly
US5688249A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3269
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed invention provides a telescoping tip protector for reducing the risk of needle sticks in used catheter introducers. The pair of telescoping members are adapted such that they telescope from a housing which is gripped by the user with one of the telescoping members locking in a position extending from the housing and the second member locks in a position extending from the first member. The second member carries thereon a tip protecting portion which surrounds the cannula tip and prevents the inadvertent jabbing, piercing or sticking of the needle into a person after the use of the introducer and engagement of the protector.
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