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Patent Inventor Names
John Barker0
Michael J. Botich0
Thor R. Halseth0
Date of Patent
July 13, 2010
0Patent Application Number
104014260
Date Filed
March 28, 2003
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A catheter insertion device is provided that includes an insertion needle that is retractable into the device after use to prevent exposure to the contaminated needle. The needle retainer releasably retains the needle in an extended position against the bias of the biasing element. When the catheter is removed from the insertion device, the needle retainer automatically releases the needle, which is propelled rearwardly into the device.
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