Telescoping safety shield for needles
US9750894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3267
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A safety shield adapted for use with a syringe having a syringe barrel for protecting a needle after use in a medical procedure is disclosed. The safety shield includes a first portion disposed at least partially about the barrel and axially movable from a retracted position surrounding at least a portion of the syringe barrel to an extended position wherein at least the distal end of the first portion extends beyond the distal end of the syringe barrel. The shield further includes a second portion associated with the first portion and axially movable with respect to the first portion from a retracted position to an extended position extending beyond the distal end of the first portion. First and second locking members are provided for locking the first and second portions in an extended position upon axial movement thereof.
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