Safety shield for a needle assembly
US6869418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A safety shield for a needle assembly which includes a cover, a mount and a hinge forming a shield body. The shield body defines a cavity in which a needle assembly having a needle and a luer hub is positioned. The mount includes a socket for receipt of the luer hub while the cover includes a retainer for coupling with the needle assembly. A hinge includes a living hinge between the cover and the mount. A tab encloses one end of the mount. Both the cover and the tab are associated with the mount by means of frangible webs to define a sealed body. A flexible tear strip extends over the cavity to fully seal the body.
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