Positive engagement-disengagement catheter sleeve
US6235005A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A positive engagement/disengagement catheter sleeve to reduce risks of needle sticks. The sleeve has a base and a body which define a pair of grooves. The grooves define a deformable region of the sleeve therebetween. At least one detent is provided inside the base within the deformable region. A mechanism is provided to cause the detent to disengage when the mechanism is actuated.
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