Passive safety shield system for injection devices
US7207973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A passive shield system for a syringe including a body, shield, spring and ring which provide an interlock of the shield in the retracted position prior to receipt of the syringe for bulk transportation and processing and wherein the user selects the timing of the release of the shield to its extended position following injection, but which assures shielding of the syringe needle following release of the syringe plunger.
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