Needle device having retractable needle providing enhanced safety
US7435238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/1583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device includes a base member coupled to a needle assembly and a retractor mechanism enables retraction of the needle into the base member for safe disposal of the device. In one embodiment, a stop mechanism prevents rotation of the needle assembly in a use position.
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