Patient-contact activated needle stick safety device
US9526846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3267
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device that is used in conjunction with a needle-based medication injection device (e.g. a prefilled syringe) that prevents needle stick injuries. The used needle is shielded by a needle guard that surrounds and extends beyond the needle tip. In a preferred embodiment, before the needle is inserted into the patient, the needle guard projects forward to substantially hide visibility of the needle for safety and to reduce patient anxiety.
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