Patent ID: 7608057
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A needle assembly comprising: a needle hub comprising a walled structure having a needle comprising a needle shaft, a needle tip, and an enlarged diameter section near the needle tip; a metal clip comprising a proximal wall comprising a perimeter defining an opening having a portion of the needle passing therethrough, a first arm extending distally of the proximal wall and to a first side of the needle shaft, and a second arm extending distally of the proximal wall and to a second side of the needle shaft; a grip part configured for being gripped comprising an arm in contact with the metal clip, the arm having a portion that is pivotable about a point in moving from a ready to use position to a protective position; and wherein both the metal clip and the arm of the grip part are in contact with the needle shaft, and wherein the opening on the proximal wall is sized to engage the enlarged diameter section to prevent the metal clip from being displaced distally beyond the needle tip.