Nadelhalter-Anordnung mit Hülse aus thermoplastischem Elastomer und Herstellungsverfahren

摘要

A needle holder (10) assembly for taking a blood sample with an evacuated tube includes a needle (5) affixed to a hub and a tubular needle holder removably affixed to the hub (16). A thermoplastic elastomeric sleeve (17) fits snugly over one end of the needle and is punctured by the needle during sampling and is resealed upon withdrawal of the evacuated tube. The invention includes a method to mold the sleeve.