Reinforcing tool for a medical needle

摘要

A tool (20, 30) for reinforcing a medical needle (10) having a recessed portion (14) of relatively narrow diameter and main body portions of relatively larger diameter on either side of the recessed portion. The tool comprises a cylindrical body (11) which is formed of a hard non-elastic material and is detachably attachable to the recessed portion of the medical needle. A medical instrument comprising a combination of the medical needle and reinforcing tool is also provided.