Apparatus and method for recapping syringe needles

Details Apparatus and method for recapping syringe needles Apparatus and method for recapping syringe needles

1997-07-28

1998-08-25

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604263, A61M 532

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057978859

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for recapping of syringe needles while substantially reducing the risk of injury to the user during the recapping thereof. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cap holder with a base and a weight distribution such that a cap retained in the cap holder is always oriented in an upright position with the upper end thereof being opened. In this way the user of the syringe, can release a needle from the syringe with one hand, and drop the needle into the syringe cap where a cover may thereupon be placed over the open end of the cap. Thereafter, the needle and cap-cover arrangement can be discarded. In another embodiment, a needle retaining element, such as a piece of gauze, foam or the like can be located in the needle cap such that when the needle is inserted into the gauze or foam, it will be at least partially grasped to thereby hold the needle while the user releases the needle from the syringe.

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