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Non-coring needles and methods of manufacturing same

US7651482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2005
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/195
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses needles configured to prevent or reduce contact of tissue or other material with the heel of the needle to prevent coring of the tissue or other material by the heel of the needle. Also provided are needles having no heels or blunted heels. The present invention also provides methods of manufacturing needles having obstructed or blunted heels.

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