Blunting device for a hollow medical needle
AssigneeMedical Engenuity LLC
InventorJohn M. Polidoro
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Abstract
A blunting device for use with a hollow needle having an exit end with a sharp edge for penetrating a body. The blunting device having a coupler for connection to, or is coupled to, an insert device whereby upon removal from, or insertion depending upon the specific insert device, the needle is blunted. The blunting device is also capable of operation with a hollow needle that has not been modified to specifically receive the blunting device.
Claims16
A blunting device for a needle having a bore with an entrance end and an exit end wherein the exit end has a sharp edge for penetrating a body, the blunting device comprising:
- a stopper sized such that the stopper cannot pass through the bore of the needle when entering from the entrance end;
- a blunting piece sized to pass through the bore of the needle from the entrance end to the exit end and prevent impact with the sharp edge, the blunting piece connected to the stopper;
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- a catch operatively associated with the stopper and blunting piece to position a portion of the blunting piece in a position within the exit end, the catch activating upon exiting the exit end.
A blunting device for a needle having a bore with an entrance end and an exit end wherein the exit end has a sharp edge for penetrating a body, the blunting device comprising:
- a stopper sized such that the stopper cannot pass through the bore of the needle when entering from the entrance end;
- a blunting piece sized to pass through the bore of the needle from the entrance end to the exit end and prevent impact with the sharp edge, the blunting piece connected to the stopper;
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- a coupler operatively associated with the stopper and blunting piece to allow the joining of an insert device with the blunting device.
A blunting device for a needle having a bore with an entrance end and an exit end wherein the exit end has a sharp edge for penetrating a body, the blunting device comprising:
- a stopper sized such that the stopper cannot pass through the bore of the needle when entering from the entrance end;
- a blunting piece sized to pass through the bore of the needle from the entrance end to the exit end and prevent impact with the sharp edge, the blunting piece connected to the stopper;
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- an insert device operatively associated with the stopper and blunting piece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.