Reinforcing tool for a medical needle

摘要

The present invention provides 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 said recessed portion (14) wherein the tool comprises a cylindrical body (11) which is detachably attachable to said recessed portion (14) of the medical needle (10). A medical instrument comprising a combination of the medical needle and reinforcing tool is also provided.