Single use syringe
US6120478A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed herein a single use syringe (1) having a container section (2), a valve section (4) and a hollow needle (4a). The valve section (4) contains a one-way valve (40) which allows fluid to flow in only one direction through the valve section (4). The single use syringe (1) may also be provided with locking means to prevent the separation of the container section (2) from the valve section (4). There is also disclosed herein packaging (16, 17) and a carry case (10, 11) in which to store and transport the single use syringe (1).
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