Needle assembly

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Liquid collection

Reexamination Certificate

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07041066

ABSTRACT:
A needle shield assembly includes an elongate needle having a proximal end and a distal needle tip. A needle shield is provided for slidable movement from a retracted position in which the needle tip is exposed to an extended position in which the needle tip is covered. A flexible actuator is fixedly positioned toward the proximal end of the needle and releasably connected to the needle shield for actuatable release thereof. A resilient band attached to the shield urges the shield along the needle to cover the distal tip upon release of the connection between the shield and the actuator.

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