A medical needle shield apparatus is provided that includes a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom. At least one shield is extensible from a retracted position to an extended position to enclose a distal end of the needle. The shield includes a binding member disposed within the shield and defines binding surfaces that form an aperture configured for slidable receipt of the inner needle. The binding member includes at least one drag inducing member that engages the inner needle during slidable receipt to create a drag force. The drag force facilitates rotation of the binding member such that the binding surfaces engage the inner needle to prevent slidable movement. The shield and/or hub includes a retention element engageable between the shield and hub and a sheath retention element. The hub includes a magnifier for viewing fluid flashback.
申请公布号
CA2516436(A1)
申请公布日期
2004.10.28
申请号
CA20042516436
申请日期
2004.04.05
申请人
SPECIALIZED HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.
发明人
THORNE, DAVID;SNOW, JEREMY;BARRUS, ROY;SOLOMON, DONALD;SMITH, DANIEL;FERGUSON, F. MARK;BAGLEY, CHANCE