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Remote injection device

  • US 5,514,071 A
  • Filed: 10/06/1994
  • Issued: 05/07/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for remote injection of radioactive solution into a patient, said apparatus adapted to hold a syringe having a needle, syringe plunger and a barrel for containing a quantity of the radioactive solution wherein said radioactive solution emits radioactive rays therefrom, said apparatus comprising:

  • a cylindrical shield constructed of radiation attenuating material for enclosing the syringe;

    a housing comprising a first portion and second portion hingedly attached thereto and opening to an inner bore disposed in said housing for encapsulating the syringe shield, said housing having a needle aperture at one end of said housing adapted for insertion of the needle into the syringe and projecting therefrom;

    said housing comprising a reciprocating plunger within the inner bore of the housing;

    an actuating means for selectively moving the plunger in axial movement against the syringe plunger to cause penetration by the needle; and

    connecting means for securing the actuating means in axial alignment to the plunger disposed in the housing.

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