PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR CANULAS

摘要

A protective device for a canula (13, 53) consists of a generally tubular sheath (10, 50) which has a slot (16, 56) extending from one end of it. The sheath (10, 50) completely covers the canula. The slot (16, 56) is wider than the outside diameter of the canula, so that the sheath can be removed from, and replaced over, the canula without the hands of the user of the canula being close to the tip of the canula. The sheath may be connected by a strap (18, 58) to a cap (20) or ring (54) which is fitted over the support for the canula.