Patent ID: 7674242
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: A61D,A61M

Abstract:
1. An intradermal needle comprising: a needle cannula assembly comprising: a forward cap, having a closed end; a first orientation of the hub and needle cannula wherein the forward tip is pointing toward the closed end of the forward cap; and, a rearward cap adapted to be removably matable to said forward cap and having at least one locking lug adapted for engagement to said limiter, wherein said at least one locking lug and said limiter are complementary so as to lockingly engage said needle cannula assembly in said rearward cap by an inversion of the hub from the first orientation after use of said intradermal needle whereby said needle cannula assembly is lockingly held at least partially within said rearward cap and said forward tip of said needle cannula is entirely contained within said rearward cap.