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Catheter insertion device with retractable needle
Assignee: MDC Investment Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1998-11-04
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Granted: 2002-08-20
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Expires: 2018-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A non-reusable needle-bearing safety medical device is provided. The device is operable for inserting an intravenous catheter into a patient. The device includes a needle for piercing the patient's skin and guiding the catheter into the vein of the patient. The needle is operable in two positions, an extended position, in which the needle projects forwardly from a housing, and a retracted position, in which the needle is retracted into the barrel so that the needle is enclosed by the barrel to prevent inadvertent contact with the needle after use. A needle retainer releasably retains the needle in the projecting position against the bias of a spring that biases the needle rearwardly toward the retracted position. After use, the operator displaces an actuator to release the needle. The spring then propels the needle rearwardly into the retracted position. In this way, the device is non-reusable and the needle is shielded to prevent contact with the sharpened tip of the contaminated needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Botich
- 👤 Thor R. Halseth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150534; A61B5/150633; A61B5/150641; A61B5/150656; A61B5/150015; A61B5/15003; A61B5/150206; A61B5/150213; A61B5/150267; A61B5/150305; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/150473; A61B5/150503; A61B5/150519; A61B5/150572; A61B5/15058; A61B5/150587; A61B5/150694; A61B5/150717; A61B5/150732; A61B5/153; A61B5/154; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/06; A61M25/0612; A61M25/0631; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/322; A61M5/3232; A61M5/3202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A catheter insertion device for positioning a catheter in a blood vessel of a patient, the catheter comprising a hub and a cannula connected with the hub, the device comprising: a barrel having a forward end contoured to mate with an interior surface of the catheter hub, and a gripping portion configured for holding the device during use; a needle projecting forward from the barrel and having a sharpened tip extending beyond a forward end of the catheter cannula for penetrating the skin of the patient; and a needle retraction mechanism operable by the user to effect retraction of the needle into the barrel after use; the needle retraction mechanism comprising: a spring for exerting a rearward bias upon the needle; a needle retainer for releasably holding the needle in the projecting orientation against the bias of the spring; an actuating member positioned axially within the barrel and movable therein for releasing the needle retainer from holding the needle, the actuating member having a first actuation surface operable for effecting movement of the actuating member; a stop preventing movement of the actuating member, the stop having a second actuation surface operable to allow movement of the actuating member, the second actuation surface overlapping the gripping portion, whereby operation of the first and second actuation surfaces is required to effect retraction of the needle into the barrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A catheter insertion device for positioning a catheter in a blood vessel of a patient, the catheter comprising a hub and a cannula connected with the hub, the device comprising: a barrel having a forward end contoured to mate with an interior surface of the catheter hub, and a gripping portion configured for holding the device during use; a needle projecting forward from the barrel and having a sharpened tip extending beyond a forward end of the catheter cannula for penetrating the skin of the patient; and a needle retraction mechanism operable by the user to effect retraction of the needle into the barrel after use; the needle retraction mechanism comprising: a spring for exerting a rearward bias upon the needle; a needle retainer for releasably holding the needle in the projecting orientation against the bias of the spring; an actuating member positioned axially within the barrel and movable therein for releasing the needle retainer from holding the needle, the actuating member having a first actuation surface operable for effecting movement of the actuating member; a stop preventing movement of the actuating member, the stop having a second actuation surface operable to allow movement of the actuating member, the second actuation surface overlapping the gripping portion, whereby operation of the first and second actuation surfaces is required to effect retraction of the needle into the barrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A medical device, comprising: a hollow housing; a needle having a sharpened tip operable between a projecting position in which the sharpened tip projects forwardly from the housing and a retracted position in which the sharpened tip is enclosed within the housing; a biasing element biasing the needle toward the retracted position; and an arm pivotable radially, and having a manually engageable surface external of the housing, wherein the arm controls actuation of the device preventing the needle from being displaced into the retracted position, and displacement of the arm radially inwardly allows the needle to be displaced into the retracted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A medical device, comprising: a hollow housing; a needle having a sharpened tip operable between a projecting position in which the sharpened tip projects forwardly from the housing and a retracted position in which the sharpened tip is enclosed within the housing; a biasing element biasing the needle toward the retracted position; and an arm pivotable radially, and having a manually engageable surface external of the housing, wherein the arm controls actuation of the device preventing the needle from being displaced into the retracted position, and displacement of the arm radially inwardly allows the needle to be displaced into the retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 comprising a catheter having a catheter hub, and a cannula, wherein the arm is external of the catheter hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the biasing element comprises a spring circumscribing the needle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2 comprising a needle retainer releasably retaining the needle against the bias of the spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 5 comprising an actuator cooperable with the needle retainer to release the needle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the arm controls operation of the actuator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the arm comprises a latch operable to project through an opening in the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the housing comprises a gripping area for gripping the housing, and the manually engageable surface of the arm is disposed adjacent the gripping area.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the arm is biased radially.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-08-19 | 2006-02-18 | 2006-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-08-19 | 2010-02-18 | 2010-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-08-19 | 2014-02-18 | 2014-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |