摘要 |
A needle protection assembly has a needle hub with a proximal portion and a distal portion. Two sets of spaced apart flanges extend transversely from the distal portion of the needle hub for forming at least one catch and at least one slot. A collar to which a needle protection housing is attached has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the collar has, at its inner surface, a number of protrusions that are fitted within the space defined by the two sets of flanges, when the collar is pressed-fitted to the needle hub. The distal end of the collar has a number of fingers or retainers that are used to grasp and removably couple a needle sheath. The needle sheath covers the needle that extends from the distal end of the needle hub before use. |