Safety IV catheter assemblies
US8926563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3273
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A safety IV catheter assembly is disclosed which includes a catheter assembly, a needle assembly and a needle guard assembly. The needle guard assembly includes a needle guard, a biasing member and a bushing. The bushing is slidably positioned about the needle and includes an inner diameter which is smaller than an enlarged diameter portion of the needle such that the needle cannot be withdrawn through the bore of the bushing.
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