Safety needle
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NMT GRP PLC
- Publication Date
- 2006-08-16
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The present invention relates to an improved safety injection needle for use with a syringe and its accessories. Background technique
[0002] In the medical industry, injection devices such as syringes and needles are used every day. Safety precautions should be taken to protect users, phlebotomists, nurses, doctors, or medical technicians from being stuck with used needles and to prevent possible transmission of blood-related diseases. Additionally, precautions must be taken to avoid the same needle being used more than once.
[0003] The prior art has provided safety injection needles comprising a slidable sleeve surrounding the needle, such as described in US Patents 4,813,940 and 5,104,384, assigned to the assignee of the present invention. A sleeve covers the shaft of the needle, leaving the tip of the needle exposed prior to use. When the needle is inserted into a patient, the cannula contacts the patient and retracts into the safety needle s...