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Safety needle apparatus and method

  • US 6,010,487 A
  • Filed: 06/22/1998
  • Issued: 01/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An improved needle apparatus comprising in combination:

  • a. a first housing having a first end;

    b. a needle secured to said first housing, extending beyond said first end, and having a point which can be injected into a patient;

    c. a second housing movably captured with respect to said first housing, said second housing having a first end and an opposite end; and

    d. a removable cap adapted for engaging said first housing to provide a sheath for said needle, and also adapted for engaging said second housing to provide a sheath for said needle;

    wherein said first housing and needle are manually movable, with respect to said second housing, between a needle exposing position at which said needle point is outside said second housing, and a needle sheathing position at which said point is withdrawn into said second housing after said needle is fully withdrawn from a patient to prevent an accidental needle stick.

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