Disposable needle assembly having sensors formed therein permitting the simultaneous drawing and administering of fluids and method of forming the same
US6758835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-injection molded disposable needle assembly having more than one passageway formed therein to permit the simultaneous drawing and administering of fluids through separate passageways is disclosed. The micro-injection molded disposable assembly includes one or more sensors disposed therein for measuring and monitoring one or more desired body or surrounding environmental conditions. A method of forming the disposable needle from an elastomeric material using micro-injection molding is also disclosed.
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