Catheter introducer assembly having safety shielded needle
US6663592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/919
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravenous catheter introducer assembly having a safety feature to prevent accidental needle sticks. The introducer assembly includes a needle assembly having a groove disposed on its outer surface. The introducer includes a protector made of a hollow member having an open distal end and a inwardly disposed resilient flange disposed thereon. The protector is coaxially slidably disposed around the needle with the flange abutting the outer surface of the needle and adapted to engage the groove when a catheter assembly is removed from the needle assembly.
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