Patent ID: 6565550
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A method for injecting suspensions of solids in liquids into a body comprising:providing a needle having a longitudinal axis including a distal end for ejecting fluid, a proximal end for receiving fluid, and a lumen therethrough, and a Luer-lock fitting disposed on said needle proximal end having a generally cylindrical body, a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen therethrough, and a cylinder wall, said proximal end cylinder wall having a threaded region therein, said lumen having a curvedly tapered inside diameter; providing a syringe having a plunger and threads adapted to mate to said Luer-lock fitting; providing a suspension of solids within said syringe; attaching said syringe to said Luer-lock fitting; positioning said needle distal end into a target body location; and injecting said suspension from said syringe through said curved taper, through said needle lumen, and into said body target.