Patent ID: 6080137
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A needle protector, comprisinga body having a first end and a second end and an end cap attached to said second end, said body including a plurality of side walls extending between said first and second ends in a geometric configuration, said side walls defining an interior space and a first slot and a second slot, said slots each having a single locking portion adjacent to said second end;a needle hub having a front end, a back end, a first side and a second side being positioned in said interior space, said front end being adapted to receive a needle, said first and second sides each including a handle, said handle extending through said slots to positions outside of said body and consisting of a wing and a handle member, said handle member having an exterior surface and an interior surface and at least one locking projection on said interior surface; anda needle in communication with said front end of said needle hub, whereby movement of said needle hub from said front end to said back end results in corresponding movement of said needle into said body until said locking projection of said handle member irreversibly engages said locking portion, locking said needle in a fully retracted position with said handle at least partly covered by said end cap.