Spinal fluid collection system
US5836928A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/322
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Spinal Fluid Collection System comprising means to prevent complete withdrawal of a needle stylet, means to dispose of needles and needle stylets and means to collect fluid samples provides for limited exposure to spinal fluid samples and to needle sticks from spinal tap needles and stylets during and after the performance of a spinal tap.
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