Compact needle shielding device
US6425884B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3256
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter and introducer needle assembly with needle shield that is connected to the needle hub by a pleated tether. The tether defines a plurality of holes therein to allow the introducer needle to extend through the tether. The tether prevents unwanted proximal movement of the needle with respect to the needle shield once the needle has been withdrawn into the needle shield.
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