Hinged needle shield assembly having needle cannula lock
US7220249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle shield assembly and method of manufacturing a needle shield are provided. The needle shield assembly includes a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom. A needle shield base is pivotably coupled to the needle hub. A locking assembly including a needle engagement member is coupled to the needle shield base. One or both of the needle shield base and the locking assembly include a cavity for receiving the needle cannula. The needle shield is manufactured by providing a needle shield base and a separate locking assembly including a needle engagement member, and connecting the locking assembly to the distal end portion of the needle shield base.
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