Patent ID: 7556617
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A needle assembly for use in a catheter implantation procedure into a patient by providing for fluid injection therethrough or insertion of a guide wire therethrough into a patient, comprising: a generally elongated body having: a slider assembly including: wherein the first locking tab is releasable from the first locking member to allow the slider to slide between a distal position relative to the body wherein the tip extends distally of the needle guard and a proximal position relative to the body wherein the tip is disposed within the needle guard plane and wherein, when the slider is disposed at the proximal position, the second locking portion engages the second locking member to preclude the slider from sliding distally relative to the body, wherein the first locking member comprises a fixed portion fixedly connected to the body and a free portion movable between a locked position wherein the first locking tab is engaged with the first locking member and an unlocked position wherein the first locking tab is disengaged from the first locking member, and wherein the free portion is biased toward the locked position.