| 摘要 |
A needle protective device is provided for reducing inadvertent needle sticks. A tubular member of the needle protective device is mounted on a needle hub and extends about a needle. The tubular member is selectively axially movable between a relaxed position and a compressed position. An end cap defining a first chamber is attached to an end of the tubular member. The end cap has an opening through which a user can selectively pass the tip of the needle. In one aspect, the end cap has a locking means configured such that when the end cap is in use, as described below, the locking means pre-aligns the needle tip with the opening of the end cap to allow the needle to exit the first chamber through passive activation.
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