GB2283917B - Device and method for the safe handling of used hypodermic needles - Google Patents

Device and method for the safe handling of used hypodermic needles

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Publication number
GB2283917B
GB2283917B GB9323679A GB9323679A GB2283917B GB 2283917 B GB2283917 B GB 2283917B GB 9323679 A GB9323679 A GB 9323679A GB 9323679 A GB9323679 A GB 9323679A GB 2283917 B GB2283917 B GB 2283917B
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Prior art keywords
safe handling
hypodermic needles
used hypodermic
needles
safe
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Expired - Fee Related
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GB9323679A
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GB2283917A (en
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David Reid
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Sato UK Ltd
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Sato UK Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M5/00—Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm-rests
    • A61M5/178—Syringes
    • A61M5/31—Details
    • A61M5/32—Needles; Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
    • A61M5/3205—Apparatus for removing or disposing of used needles or syringes, e.g. containers; Means for protection against accidental injuries from used needles
    • A61M5/321—Means for protection against accidental injuries by used needles
    • A61M5/3216—Caps placed transversally onto the needle, e.g. pivotally attached to the needle base
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B50/00—Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
    • A61B2050/002—Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers having adhesive means, e.g. an adhesive strip
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B50/00—Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
    • A61B50/30—Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
    • A61B50/36—Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments for collecting or disposing of used articles
    • A61B50/362—Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments for collecting or disposing of used articles for sharps

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Anesthesiology (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
GB9323679A 1993-11-17 1993-11-17 Device and method for the safe handling of used hypodermic needles Expired - Fee Related GB2283917B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB9323679A GB2283917B (en) 1993-11-17 1993-11-17 Device and method for the safe handling of used hypodermic needles

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GB9323679A GB2283917B (en) 1993-11-17 1993-11-17 Device and method for the safe handling of used hypodermic needles

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GB9323679D0 GB9323679D0 (en) 1994-01-05
GB2283917A GB2283917A (en) 1995-05-24
GB2283917B true GB2283917B (en) 1997-09-10

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Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB9820359D0 (en) * 1998-09-19 1998-11-11 Star Syringe Ltd Means for preventing needlestick injuries
US8926489B2 (en) * 2012-07-17 2015-01-06 Robert W. Brunson Hypodermic needle containment system

Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA975718A (en) * 1971-09-08 1975-10-07 John D. Eldridge (Jr.) Receiver for disposable surgical implements
US3944069A (en) * 1969-10-22 1976-03-16 Eldridge Jr John D Receiver for disposable surgical implements
US4076882A (en) * 1976-12-30 1978-02-28 Fenster Larry A Sharps disposal pads
US4182448A (en) * 1978-07-28 1980-01-08 Ethicon, Inc. Receiver for disposable surgical sharps
US4254862A (en) * 1978-12-20 1981-03-10 Barratt Don C Foldable disposable sharps container
US4859515A (en) * 1987-07-06 1989-08-22 Pothetes Nicholas L Device for disposing of sharp instruments
GB2222137A (en) * 1988-08-23 1990-02-28 Thomas E Osborne Dual-function label or tag

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3944069A (en) * 1969-10-22 1976-03-16 Eldridge Jr John D Receiver for disposable surgical implements
CA975718A (en) * 1971-09-08 1975-10-07 John D. Eldridge (Jr.) Receiver for disposable surgical implements
US4076882A (en) * 1976-12-30 1978-02-28 Fenster Larry A Sharps disposal pads
US4182448A (en) * 1978-07-28 1980-01-08 Ethicon, Inc. Receiver for disposable surgical sharps
US4254862A (en) * 1978-12-20 1981-03-10 Barratt Don C Foldable disposable sharps container
US4859515A (en) * 1987-07-06 1989-08-22 Pothetes Nicholas L Device for disposing of sharp instruments
GB2222137A (en) * 1988-08-23 1990-02-28 Thomas E Osborne Dual-function label or tag

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GB9323679D0 (en) 1994-01-05
GB2283917A (en) 1995-05-24

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Date Code Title Description
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20031117