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Needle device having retractable needle providing enhanced safety

US8152770B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2008
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
Priority date—
Expiry dateMar 7, 2030

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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