Tri-fluted vascular access needle
US9308020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle disclosed herein may include an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end with a central longitudinal axis defined by the body, where the distal end includes a single sharp point along the central longitudinal axis and defining a distal end terminus three longitudinal fluted surfaces converging at the distal end terminus; and three longitudinal beveled cutting edges defining borders between the fluted surfaces and converging at the distal end terminus. Needle embodiments may include one or more ports open into and/or proximal of the fluted surfaces and communicating with one or more longitudinal needle lumens.
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