Patent ID: 6306118
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A needle holder for use with a needle comprising a cylindrical threaded hub comprising a cross sectional area, said needle holder comprising:a tubular body comprising a top end, an open bottom end and sidewall extending between said top end and said bottom end wherein said top end comprises an aperture;a threaded passageway located in alignment with said aperture of said tubular body;a engaging trigger attached to said threaded passageway to engage said threaded needle hub with said threaded passageway comprising a distinct finger indicator comprising a color and a texture;a disengaging trigger attached to said threaded passageway opposite said engaging trigger to disengage said threaded needle hub from said threaded passageway comprising a distinct finger indicator comprising a color and a texture distinct from said finger indicator of said engaging trigger;a frame housing for including said threaded passageway, said disengaging trigger and said engaging trigger;means for aligning and retaining said frame housing, said threaded passageway, said engaging trigger and said disengaging trigger with said top end of said tubular body; anda preventative needle release indicator located on said frame housing wherein said preventative needle release indicator comprises a finger recess and at least one indicator guide, whereby said indicator guide prevents premature movement of said disengaging trigger and said threaded passageway.