Needle tip protector
US8939938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3273
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to an indwelling needle set which includes a needle tip protector device which adds a minimal length to the needle set to maintain operability of the device. To accomplish this, a needle tip protector device is provided for releasable attachment to the needle set. The protector device includes a body and a protecting sleeve which is movable through an opening in the body from an advanced position located substantially within the body to a retracted position extending rearwardly from the body. The protecting sleeve is dimensioned to slidably receive a puncturing needle which includes an increased diameter position which cannot be withdrawn through the protecting sleeve.
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