Patent ID: 7214211
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A hypodermic needle assembly comprising a needle holder holding a portion of the hypodermic needle on an end spaced apart from a needle tip; a protective element comprising two arms and a wall comprising a first wall side and a second wall side positioned at an angle to the two arms and having an opening being slidably mounted on the hypodermic needle; a grip part comprising an interior surface defining an interior cavity and an exterior surface defining a gripping portion; wherein the protective element is disposed, at least in part, within the interior cavity of the grip part and the grip part and the needle holder have portions that overlap when the protective element is in the ready to use position: wherein the grip part is configured to be gripped and slide distally, which separates the grip part from the needle holder, which grip part then moves the protective element to a protective position to protect the needle tip from accidental contact therewith; and wherein the protective element is configured to prevent the grip part from being displaced beyond the needle tip and the grip part is configured to remain axially moveable along at least at portion of the needle relative to the protective element.