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Cannula support having a needle covering function and packaging structure comprising a cannula support

US6736800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 2002
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/3202
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a cannula support having a needle covering function, which may be connected to an injection or infusion device and forms a receptacle for a cannula, including at least two pivoting side portions which project from said receptacle which may be pivoted towards each other, to form a needle cover covering a proximal end of said cannula. The invention also encompasses a packaging structure for storing and transporting the cannula support.

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