COMBINATION SAFETY NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEDICAL APPARATUS

摘要

A method and apparatus are provided for using a medical device ( 10 ) comprised of a medical apparatus ( 20 ) and a needle assembly ( 30 ). The needle assembly includes a needle ( 70 ) having a sharpened tip. Preferably, the medical apparatus ( 20 ) is a standard apparatus, such as a syringe or phlebotomy device. The medical apparatus ( 20 ) includes a connector ( 24 ), such as a Luer connector. The needle assembly ( 30 ) is configured so that it can be attached to the medical apparatus ( 20 ) and the sharpened tip of the needle ( 70 ) is automatically shielded after use to prevent inadvertent contact with the contaminated needle.