Needle shield for a prefillable syringe
US6503230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A syringe assembly includes a needle sheath that has a cavity that receives a needle cannula. The needle sheath can be formed of materials such as thermoplastic elastomers or plastics yet still be utilized with conventional gas sterilizing processes. The needle sheath includes a passage that permits the sterilizing gases to enter the cavity while preventing entry of microorganisms into the cavity. Thus, a syringe assembly is provided that facilitates sterilizing a needle after the needle sheath has been placed over the needle.
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