摘要 |
<p>An intraosseous needle assembly includes an intraosseous needle (10) having a threaded shaft (12) with a passageway extending substantially therethrough, a solid and pointed tip (13) at one end thereof, the tip having a pair of concave identations (41), (42), creating cutting edges. At the opposite end of the shaft, or hub, the needle is adapted to couple with an appropriate gripping device. A handle is provided in the shape of a ball knob and is adapted to telescopically and grippingly receive the hub (11) of the needle. The hub and handle are both equipped with mutually engaging torque-transmitting surfaces.</p> |