Patent ID: 6613015
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
Apparatus, comprising:a base planarly contacting the skin of a patient, said base having a distal end and a proximal end; an opening provided at said distal end of said base; a catch provided adjacent said opening on said base; a needle pivotable relative to said proximal end of said base having a first portion positioned axially along the length of said base in a first position, and a second portion continuing from and substantially orthogonal to said first portion having a tip extending through said opening of said base in said first position; wherein when said needle is pivotably moved relative to said proximal end of said base to a second position, said first portion of said needle is moved to a predetermined position at an angle relative to said base and said second portion of said needle is withdrawn through said opening of said base with said tip being retained in said catch.