GESCHÜTZTE NADELANORDNUNG

摘要

A needle shield assembly (2) includes an elongate needle (4) having a proximal end and a distal needle tip (6). A needle shield (12) is provided for slidable movement from a retracted position in which the needle tip (6) is exposed to an extended position in which the needle tip (6) is covered. A flexible actuator (10) is fixedly positioned toward the proximal end of the needle (4) and releasably connected to the needle shield (12) for actuatable release thereof. A resilient band (14) attached to the shield (12) urges the shield (12) along the needle (4) to cover the distal tip (6) upon release of the connection between the shield (12) and the actuator (10).