Needle retraction structure

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2006-09-22

2009-11-03

Mendez, Manuel A (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

Reexamination Certificate

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07611486

ABSTRACT:
A safety needle device is provided having any elongated housing and a needle assembly movable within the elongate housing. Retraction structure is provided to move the needle assembly from an extended position relative to the elongate housing to a retracted position within the elongate housing. A blocking member is provided to immobilize the retraction structure prior to use. The blocking member is insertable between the retraction structure and the associated elongate housing and/or the needle assembly.

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