Sharps end capture device and method
US9839489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sharps end capture device is disclosed for use in a system and method for the safe disposal and/or temporary storage of sharp-tipped implements including medical sharps, such as, syringe needles (epidural, spinal, blood collection, catheter, dialysis, intravenous, ophthalmic, hormonal pen, and radiologic). The device is useful to prevent injuries related to the use and disposal of sharp medical instruments, commonly known as, “sharps” or “sharps objects” is disclosed.
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