Metal tip attachment for plastic needles

Details Metal tip attachment for plastic needles Metal tip attachment for plastic needles

1995-10-03

1997-09-23

Bockelman, Mark

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 60, A61M 532

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056698909

ABSTRACT:
A metal tip attachment for a plastic needle is stamped from relatively thin sheet metal and rolled into a generally cylindrical shape adapted to conform to the outer surface of the needle. The attachment includes a pointed end and a base. Securement structure such as tabs are formed in the base and are adapted to cooperate with corresponding grooves in the outer surface of the needle for securing the attachment thereto. The attachment is secured to the needle such that at least a portion of the pointed end of the metal sheet extends slightly beyond the point of the needle.

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