Needle device having enhanced safety
US6755805B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/1583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device, such as a Huber-type device, includes a structure that enhances operator safety by reducing the likelihood that a needle will accidentally injure an operator. In one embodiment, the device includes a collapsible structure that can move from a use position to a non-use position. The device includes first and second wing portions and a channel for covering the needle as it is extracted from the patient. The structure enables the operator to leverage applied pressure for a smooth removal of the needle into the device for safe disposal.
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