Needle safety deflection device

摘要

An apparatus to automatically secure an end of a needle after contact with a blood vessel. The apparatus includes a housing (102) and a biasing member (114), where the housing includes a hollow interior region extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. A proximal opening (106) is integrated into the proximal end, while a distal opening (110) is integrated into the distal end. The proximal and distal openings are configured to receive a needle (116) therethrough along a longitudinal axis. The biasing member is coupled to the housing and configured to apply a force to the needle. The force is oriented to displace the needle relative to the longitudinal axis upon retracting an end of the needle through the distal opening into the hollow interior region. Embodiments of the present invention may thus secure the end of the needle within the hollow interior region after use to prevent accidental needle sticks and exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens.