JP2011206609A - Indwelling needle - Google Patents

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JP2011206609A
JP2011206609A JP2011166960A JP2011166960A JP2011206609A JP 2011206609 A JP2011206609 A JP 2011206609A JP 2011166960 A JP2011166960 A JP 2011166960A JP 2011166960 A JP2011166960 A JP 2011166960A JP 2011206609 A JP2011206609 A JP 2011206609A
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Yoshihiro Wada
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an indwelling needle which is simply structured, excels in operability, and can fix a needle tip protection device correctly at the apical end of an inner needle.SOLUTION: An indwelling needle C is composed of an outer needle 10 which consists of a cannula 11 and a housing 12, an inner needle 20 which consists of a metal needle 21 and a hub 22, and a needle tip protection device 60. Additionally, the needle tip protection device 60 is attached to the housing 12 with the metal needle 21 inserted inside and is removed from the outer needle 10 with the inner needle 20 when the inner needle 20 is extracted from the outer needle 10. Moreover, the body 61 of the needle tip protection device 60 is formed cylindrically, and window parts 64a, 64b are prepared at the part opposite to the periphery of the body 61, movable engagement parts 62, 63 where outer parts 62b, 63b project toward the outside of the body 61 at the one marginal part of the window parts 64a, 64b and the other end part is formed on engageable engagement pieces 62c, 63c at the other marginal part of the window parts 64a, 64b are provided.

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本発明は、輸液や採血の際に用いられ、血管に穿刺した後に留置される留置針に関する。   The present invention relates to an indwelling needle that is used in infusion or blood collection and is placed after puncturing a blood vessel.

従来から、留置針を用いて、例えば、患者の血管に対して、血液透析を行ったり、所定の薬液等を供給したりする処置が行われている。このような場合に用いられる留置針は、患者の血管内に針先を留置するための外針と、外針の内部に挿入され、外針を患者の血管に穿刺する処置をスムーズにするための内針とを備えている。そして、処置を行う際には、内針を外針内に挿入し、内針の先端部を外針の先端部から僅かに突出させた状態で、外針を内針とともに血管に穿刺する。ついで、外針を血管に留置した状態で、内針を外針(血管)から抜き取り、外針の後端部に所定の血液や薬液等を供給するためのチューブ部材等を接続することによって血液透析や薬液等の供給が行われる。   2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, treatments such as hemodialysis or supply of a predetermined drug solution or the like are performed on a patient's blood vessel using an indwelling needle. The indwelling needle used in such a case is an outer needle for indwelling the needle tip in the patient's blood vessel, and a procedure for inserting the outer needle into the patient's blood vessel and smoothing the treatment. With an inner needle. When performing the treatment, the inner needle is inserted into the outer needle, and the outer needle is punctured into the blood vessel together with the inner needle with the distal end portion of the inner needle slightly protruding from the distal end portion of the outer needle. Next, with the outer needle indwelled in the blood vessel, the inner needle is removed from the outer needle (blood vessel), and blood is obtained by connecting a tube member or the like for supplying predetermined blood or a chemical solution to the rear end of the outer needle. Dialysis and chemicals are supplied.

このような留置針の中には、外針から抜き取られた内針の針先による怪我の発生を防止するための針先保護具を備えたものがある(例えば、特許文献1参照)。この針先保護具は一端の開口の内径が大きく、他端の開口の内径が小さくなった筒状体で構成されている。そして、この針先保護具によって保護される内針の先端部は、針先保護具の一端の開口は挿通できるが他端の開口は挿通できない大きさに形成され、内針における後部側部分は、他端の開口も挿通できるように形成されている。したがって、内針の先端部側に一端の開口を向けた状態で内針の後部側部分を他端の開口に通した状態で、内針を針先保護具に対して引っ張ると、針先保護具が内針の先端部に係合して内針の先端部を覆うようになる。   Some indwelling needles are provided with a needle tip protector for preventing an injury caused by the needle tip of the inner needle extracted from the outer needle (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This needle tip protector is composed of a cylindrical body in which the inner diameter of the opening at one end is large and the inner diameter of the opening at the other end is small. The tip of the inner needle protected by the needle tip protector is formed in such a size that the opening of one end of the needle tip protector can be inserted but the opening of the other end cannot be inserted, and the rear side portion of the inner needle is The opening at the other end is also formed so that it can be inserted. Therefore, when the inner needle is pulled with respect to the needle tip protector with the rear end portion of the inner needle passed through the opening of the other end with the opening at one end facing the tip end side of the inner needle, The tool engages with the tip of the inner needle and covers the tip of the inner needle.

特開平4―226674号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-226684

しかしながら、前述した従来の針先保護具は、内針の先端部側から外れることはないが、内針の後部側には位置ずれしやすいため、内針の先端部が露出するおそれがある。このため、ばね部材等を用いて、内針の先端部に固定することにより、内針の先端部を確実に被覆できる針先保護具を備えた留置針もある。しかしながら、このような留置針では、部品点数が多くなって製造コストが高くなったり、内針を外針から引き抜く際の抵抗が大きくなって操作性が悪くなったりするという問題がある。   However, the above-described conventional needle tip protector does not come off from the distal end side of the inner needle, but is liable to be displaced to the rear side of the inner needle, so that the distal end portion of the inner needle may be exposed. For this reason, there is also an indwelling needle provided with a needle tip protector that can reliably cover the distal end portion of the inner needle by fixing it to the distal end portion of the inner needle using a spring member or the like. However, such an indwelling needle has a problem that the number of parts increases and the manufacturing cost increases, and the resistance when the inner needle is pulled out from the outer needle increases, resulting in poor operability.

本発明はこのような事情に鑑みなされたもので、その目的は、簡単な構造で、操作性に優れかつ、内針の先端部に針先保護具を確実に取り付けることのできる留置針を提供することにある。   The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an indwelling needle that has a simple structure, is excellent in operability, and can securely attach a needle tip protector to the distal end portion of the inner needle. There is to do.

前述した目的を達成するため、本発明に係る留置針の構成上の特徴は、管状のカニューレと、カニューレの基端部に連結され内部にカニューレの内部に連通する空間部が設けられたハウジングとからなる外針と、カニューレの先端開口部から先端部を突出させた状態で外針内に挿入可能な管状の金属針と、金属針の基端部に連結されたハブとからなる内針と、金属針の後部側部分を挿通させる挿通孔を備え、挿通孔に金属針の後部側部分を挿通させた状態でハウジングに取り付けられ、内針を外針から抜いたときに、金属針の先端部を挿通孔内に係合させた状態で、内針とともに外針から取り外される針先保護具とを備えた留置針であって、針先保護具の本体を円筒状に形成し、本体の周面における対向する部分にそれぞれ本体の軸方向に沿って延びる窓部を設けるとともに、窓部の長手方向の一方の縁部に、一端部が縁部にヒンジ連結され、本体内に金属針を挿通させたときに外側部が本体の外側に向って突出し、他端部が可撓性を有する係合片に形成された一対の可動係合部を設け、本体における一対の可動係合部に対応する部分から金属針を外した状態で、一対の可動係合部の両外側部を、押圧手段を用いて本体の内部側に押し込むと、両係合片が窓部の他方の縁部に係合し、本体の内部を塞ぐようにしたことにある。   In order to achieve the above-described object, the indwelling needle according to the present invention has the following structural features: a tubular cannula; a housing connected to the proximal end of the cannula and provided with a space that communicates with the inside of the cannula; An outer needle comprising: a tubular metal needle that can be inserted into the outer needle with the distal end protruding from the distal opening of the cannula; and an inner needle comprising a hub connected to the proximal end of the metal needle; The metal needle is provided with an insertion hole through which the rear side portion of the metal needle is inserted, and is attached to the housing in a state where the rear side portion of the metal needle is inserted into the insertion hole, and the tip of the metal needle is removed when the inner needle is removed from the outer needle. The indwelling needle is provided with a needlepoint protector that is removed from the outer needle together with the inner needle with the portion engaged in the insertion hole, and the body of the needlepoint protector is formed in a cylindrical shape. Along the axial direction of the main body at the opposing parts of the peripheral surface A window portion that extends in the longitudinal direction of the window portion, one end portion is hinged to the edge portion, and when the metal needle is inserted into the main body, the outer portion faces the outside of the main body. A pair of movable engaging portions projecting and having the other end formed on a flexible engaging piece are provided, and the pair of movable engaging portions in the main body are removed from the portions corresponding to the pair of movable engaging portions, When both outer parts of the movable engaging part are pushed into the inside of the main body using the pressing means, both engaging pieces are engaged with the other edge part of the window part to block the inside of the main body. is there.

このように構成した留置針では、一対の可動係合部の係合片が窓部の縁部に係合したときに本体の内部が塞がれるようにしている。したがって、係合片どうしを係合させる必要がなくなり、一対の可動係合部を本体の内部側に付勢するための力が小さくてもよくなる。すなわち、一対の可動係合部を本体の内部側に付勢したときに、係合片が撓んで本体の内部側に入り、係合片が窓部の縁部に係合することにより、一対の係合片が本体の内部側に位置した状態を維持できればよい。この場合、係合片を本体の外側に付勢する力が働いたときに、係合片が窓部の縁部に係合する状態になればよく、係合片が窓部の縁部から離れた位置にあってもよい。すなわち、一対の可動係合部は、窓部の縁部にヒンジ連結されているだけで、どの方向にも付勢されていない状態で形成されているため、係合片に所定の付勢力をかけない限り、係合片は窓部の縁部の内側に位置した状態を維持する。   In the indwelling needle configured as described above, the inside of the main body is closed when the engaging pieces of the pair of movable engaging portions are engaged with the edges of the window portion. Therefore, it is not necessary to engage the engagement pieces, and the force for urging the pair of movable engagement portions toward the inside of the main body may be small. That is, when the pair of movable engaging portions are urged toward the inside of the main body, the engaging pieces bend and enter the inner side of the main body, and the engaging pieces engage with the edges of the window portion. What is necessary is just to be able to maintain the state in which the engagement piece is located on the inner side of the main body. In this case, when the force that urges the engaging piece to the outside of the main body is applied, it is sufficient that the engaging piece engages with the edge of the window portion. It may be in a remote location. That is, the pair of movable engaging portions are formed in a state in which they are merely hinged to the edge portion of the window portion and are not urged in any direction. Unless it applies, the engagement piece maintains the state located inside the edge of the window.

この場合、ハウジングの開口部の内周面を針先保護具の本体が摺動できるように形成して、開口部の内周面またはその近傍部分で押圧手段を構成し、針先保護具がハウジング内に位置しているときには、金属針により両外側部が本体の外側に向って付勢され、針先保護具を内針とともにハウジングから取り外す際には、両外側部が開口部の内周面またはその近傍部分によって本体の内側に付勢されて一対の係合片が金属針の先端部側で窓部の他方の縁部に係合するようにできる。また、針先保護具の本体の外周面に、リング部材を軸方向に移動可能に設けて、リング部材で押圧手段を構成し、リング部材を本体の後部側から先端側に移動させると、リング部材が両外側部を本体の内部側に付勢して、一対の係合片が窓部の他方の縁部に係合し、本体の内部を塞ぐようにすることもできる。   In this case, the inner peripheral surface of the opening portion of the housing is formed so that the main body of the needle tip protector can slide, and the pressing means is configured on the inner peripheral surface of the opening portion or the vicinity thereof. When positioned inside the housing, both outer portions are urged toward the outside of the main body by the metal needle, and when removing the needle tip protector from the housing together with the inner needle, both outer portions are located on the inner periphery of the opening. The pair of engaging pieces can be engaged with the other edge portion of the window portion on the tip end side of the metal needle by being urged to the inside of the main body by the surface or the vicinity thereof. Further, when the ring member is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main body of the needlepoint protector so as to be movable in the axial direction, the ring member constitutes the pressing means, and the ring member is moved from the rear side to the front end side of the main body, The member may urge both outer portions toward the inside of the main body, and the pair of engaging pieces may engage with the other edge of the window portion to block the inside of the main body.

また、本発明に係る留置針のさらに他の構成上の特徴は、窓部を、前記針先保護具の軸方向の略中央部に形成したことにある。これによると、針先保護具をハウジングから抜く際に、可動係合部の外側部とハウジングの内周面との当接によって、針先保護具がバランスを崩して不安定な状態で移動することがなくなる。この結果、スムーズな動作で、針先保護具を内針とともに外針から引き抜くことができる。例えば、窓部を針先保護具の軸方向の前端側に形成した場合には、針先保護具の殆どの部分がハウジングから抜け出たときに、窓部がハウジングの開口部の内周面に引っ掛かってスムーズな動作で針先保護具を完全に引き抜くことができないことが生じる。しかしながら、本発明のように、窓部を針先保護具の軸方向の略中央部に形成することにより、スムーズな動作で、針先保護具を内針とともに外針から引き抜くことができる。   Still another structural feature of the indwelling needle according to the present invention resides in that the window portion is formed at a substantially central portion in the axial direction of the needle tip protector. According to this, when removing the needle tip protector from the housing, the needle tip protector moves in an unstable state due to the contact between the outer portion of the movable engagement portion and the inner peripheral surface of the housing. Nothing will happen. As a result, the needle tip protector can be pulled out from the outer needle together with the inner needle with a smooth operation. For example, when the window is formed on the front end side in the axial direction of the needle tip protector, when most of the needle tip protector comes out of the housing, the window is on the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the housing. The needle tip protector cannot be completely pulled out by being caught and smoothly moving. However, as in the present invention, by forming the window at the substantially central portion in the axial direction of the needle tip protector, the needle tip protector can be pulled out from the outer needle together with the inner needle with a smooth operation.

本発明の第1実施形態に係る留置針を示しており、(a)は側面図、(b)は正面図である。The indwelling needle which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown, (a) is a side view, (b) is a front view. 留置針の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of an indwelling needle. 外針から内針を抜いていき可動被把持部が本体側に付勢された状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state by which the inner needle was extracted from the outer needle and the movable gripped portion was urged toward the main body. 外針から内針を抜いていき可動把持部が本体側に付勢された状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state by which the inner needle was extracted from the outer needle and the movable gripping part was urged to the main body side. 外針から内針を抜いた状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state which pulled out the inner needle from the outer needle. 第1実施形態に係る留置針が備える針先保護具を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。The needle tip protector with which the indwelling needle which concerns on 1st Embodiment is provided is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d) is a back view, (e) Is a bottom view. 図6(a)の7−7断面図である。It is 7-7 sectional drawing of Fig.6 (a). 図6に示した針先保護具の被把持部と把持部とが係合した状態を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。The state to which the to-be-gripped part and holding part of the needlepoint protector shown in FIG. 6 were engaged is shown, (a) is a plan view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d ) Is a back view, and (e) is a bottom view. 図8(a)の9−9断面図である。It is 9-9 sectional drawing of Fig.8 (a). 本発明の第2実施形態に係る留置針の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the indwelling needle which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 図10の留置針における外針から内針を抜いていき被把持部と把持部とが係合した状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state which pulled the inner needle from the outer needle in the indwelling needle of FIG. 10, and the to-be-gripped part and the holding part were engaged. 図10の留置針における外針から内針を抜いた状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state which extracted the inner needle from the outer needle in the indwelling needle of FIG. 第2実施形態に係る留置針が備える針先保護具を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。The needle tip protector with which the indwelling needle which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is provided is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d) is a back view, (e) Is a bottom view. 図13(a)の14−14断面図である。It is 14-14 sectional drawing of Fig.13 (a). 図13に示した針先保護具の被把持部と把持部とが係合した状態を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。13 shows a state in which the grasped portion and the grasping portion of the needle tip protector shown in FIG. 13 are engaged, (a) is a plan view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d ) Is a back view, and (e) is a bottom view. 図15(a)の16−16断面図である。It is 16-16 sectional drawing of Fig.15 (a). 本発明の第3実施形態に係る留置針の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the indwelling needle which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. 図17の留置針における外針から内針を抜いていく状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state which extracts the inner needle from the outer needle in the indwelling needle of FIG. 図17の留置針における外針から内針を抜いた状態を示した断面図である。It is sectional drawing which showed the state which extracted the inner needle from the outer needle in the indwelling needle of FIG. 第3実施形態に係る留置針が備える針先保護具を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。The needle tip protector with which the indwelling needle which concerns on 3rd Embodiment is provided is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d) is a back view, (e) Is a bottom view. 図20(a)の21−21断面図である。It is 21-21 sectional drawing of Fig.20 (a). 図20に示した針先保護具の係合片が本体内に入った状態を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は裏面図、(e)は底面図である。The engagement piece of the needlepoint protector shown in FIG. 20 is shown in the main body, (a) is a plan view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, and (d) is a front view. A back view and (e) are bottom views. 図22(a)の23−23断面図である。It is 23-23 sectional drawing of Fig.22 (a). 第4実施形態に係る留置針が備える針先保護具を示しており、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図、(c)は正面図、(d)は底面図である。The needlepoint protector with which the indwelling needle which concerns on 4th Embodiment is provided is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a front view, (d) is a bottom view. 図24(a)の25−25断面図である。It is 25-25 sectional drawing of Fig.24 (a). リング部材を本体の後部側に位置させた状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which positioned the ring member in the rear part side of the main body. リング部材を本体の前部側に移動させて一方の可動係合部を本体内に付勢した状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which moved the ring member to the front part side of the main body, and biased one movable engagement part in the main body. リング部材を本体の前部側に移動させて一対の可動係合部を本体内に付勢した状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which moved the ring member to the front part side of the main body, and urged | biased a pair of movable engaging part in the main body. リング部材をさらに移動させて一対の可動係合部を本体内に付勢した状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which moved the ring member further and biased a pair of movable engaging part in the main body. リング部材を本体における一対の可動係合部に対応する部分を通過させて一対の可動係合部を係合させた状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which made the ring member pass through the part corresponding to a pair of movable engagement part in a main body, and engaged a pair of movable engagement part. リング部材を本体の前部側に移動させて一対の可動係合部の係合を維持させた状態を示した側面図である。It is the side view which showed the state which moved the ring member to the front part side of the main body, and maintained engagement of a pair of movable engagement part.

(第1実施形態)
以下、本発明に係る留置針を図面を用いて詳しく説明する。図1ないし図5は、同発明の第1実施形態に係る留置針Aを示している。この留置針Aは、患者の血管に留置される外針10と、外針10の内部に挿入可能で、患者の身体に穿刺可能な鋭利な先端部を有する内針20と、内針20の後部に取り付けられる吸引具25と、内針20の先端部を保護するための針先保護具30とで構成されている。外針10は、細管状のカニューレ11と、カニューレ11の基端部(図1の右側に位置する後端部であり、以下、カニューレ11の先端側(左側)を前側、カニューレ11の基端部側(右側)を後側として説明する。)に連結されたハウジング12とを備えている。
(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, the indwelling needle according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show an indwelling needle A according to the first embodiment of the invention. The indwelling needle A includes an outer needle 10 to be placed in a patient's blood vessel, an inner needle 20 having a sharp tip that can be inserted into the outer needle 10 and can puncture the patient's body, and the inner needle 20. The suction tool 25 is attached to the rear portion, and the needle tip protector 30 is provided to protect the tip of the inner needle 20. The outer needle 10 is a tubular cannula 11 and a proximal end portion of the cannula 11 (a rear end portion located on the right side in FIG. 1). And a housing 12 connected to the portion side (right side) as a rear side.

カニューレ11は先端部から後端部に貫通する流路を構成する内腔13を備えており、カニューレ11の先端部11aの外周面には、前端側が先細りになるようにテーパが設けられている。また、カニューレ11の後端部11bは、後端側が徐々に太くなるように形成されている。このカニューレ11は、患者の血管内に留置されて、血管から血液を取り出したり、血管に薬液等を供給したりするために用いられる。また、ハウジング12は、カニューレ11の後端部11bに固定されたハウジング前部12aと、ハウジング12の後部側部分を構成するハウジング後部12bとを組み付けて略円筒状に形成されている。   The cannula 11 includes a lumen 13 that forms a flow path that penetrates from the front end portion to the rear end portion, and the outer peripheral surface of the front end portion 11a of the cannula 11 is tapered so that the front end side is tapered. . Further, the rear end portion 11b of the cannula 11 is formed so that the rear end side becomes gradually thicker. The cannula 11 is placed in a patient's blood vessel, and is used to take out blood from the blood vessel or supply a drug solution or the like to the blood vessel. The housing 12 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by assembling a housing front part 12 a fixed to the rear end part 11 b of the cannula 11 and a housing rear part 12 b constituting the rear part of the housing 12.

ハウジング前部12aの前端部は、カニューレ11の後端部11bとの間に滑らかな面を形成して連結できるように細く形成され、ハウジング前部12aの後部側部分は徐々に太くなるように形成されている。また、ハウジング後部12bの前部側部分はハウジング前部12aの後端部と同じ太さに形成され、ハウジング後部12bの後部側を構成する開口部14はハウジング後部12bの前部側部分よりも細く、ハウジング前部12aの前端部よりも太くなるように形成されている。さらに、この開口部14は、雌ルアー形状に形成され、前部側から後部側に行くほど徐々に太くなっている。そして、ハウジング後部12bの前部側部分と開口部14との間は後方にいくほど径が小さくなった筒状に形成されている。   The front end portion of the housing front portion 12a is formed thin so that a smooth surface can be formed and connected to the rear end portion 11b of the cannula 11, and the rear side portion of the housing front portion 12a is gradually thickened. Is formed. Further, the front side portion of the housing rear portion 12b is formed to have the same thickness as the rear end portion of the housing front portion 12a, and the opening portion 14 constituting the rear side of the housing rear portion 12b is more than the front side portion of the housing rear portion 12b. It is thin and formed to be thicker than the front end portion of the housing front portion 12a. Further, the opening 14 is formed in a female luer shape and gradually becomes thicker from the front side to the rear side. And between the front part side part of the housing rear part 12b, and the opening part 14, it forms in the cylinder shape where the diameter became small, so that it went back.

このため、ハウジング12の内部は、軸方向に沿った前部側部分から略中央にかけての部分が内径の大きな空間部15aに形成され、後部側部分が内径がやや小さな空間部15bに形成されている。そして、ハウジング12の内周面における空間部15aと空間部15bとの間の部分は、テーパ状の傾斜面16に形成されている。また、空間部15aの前部側部分もハウジング前部12aの形状に沿って、前部から後部に向って徐々に太くなるように形成されている。   For this reason, the inside of the housing 12 is formed in a space portion 15a having a large inner diameter from the front side portion along the axial direction to a substantially central portion, and the rear side portion is formed in a space portion 15b having a slightly smaller inner diameter. Yes. A portion between the space portion 15 a and the space portion 15 b on the inner peripheral surface of the housing 12 is formed in a tapered inclined surface 16. The front side portion of the space 15a is also formed so as to gradually increase from the front to the rear along the shape of the housing front 12a.

内針20は、ステンレス製の金属針21と、金属針21の基端側部分(図示の右側に位置する後端部)に固定されたハブ22を備えている。金属針21は細管状の注射針からなっており、先端部21aが軸方向に対して傾斜して形成された先鋭部で構成されている。また、金属針21の先端側部分は、金属針21の他の後部側部分よりもわずかに太く形成されており、その境界部に段部21bが形成されている。この金属針21は、カニューレ11の先端部11aを患者の血管に挿入する際に、その挿入がスムーズに行えるようにするためのもので、外針10の後端部から外針10内に差し込まれ、カニューレ11の先端部11aの開口から先端部21aを外部に突出させた状態で使用される。この場合、金属針21の先端部21aは、ハウジング12の内部およびカニューレ11の内部を通過してカニューレ11の先端部11aから外部に突出する。   The inner needle 20 includes a stainless steel metal needle 21 and a hub 22 fixed to a proximal end portion (a rear end portion located on the right side in the drawing) of the metal needle 21. The metal needle 21 is formed of a thin tubular injection needle, and has a tip portion 21a that is formed with an inclination with respect to the axial direction. Further, the tip side portion of the metal needle 21 is formed slightly thicker than the other rear side portion of the metal needle 21, and a step portion 21b is formed at the boundary portion thereof. The metal needle 21 is used to smoothly insert the distal end portion 11a of the cannula 11 into the patient's blood vessel, and is inserted into the outer needle 10 from the rear end portion of the outer needle 10. The cannula 11 is used in a state where the distal end portion 21a protrudes from the opening of the distal end portion 11a of the cannula 11. In this case, the distal end portion 21 a of the metal needle 21 passes through the inside of the housing 12 and the inside of the cannula 11 and protrudes from the distal end portion 11 a of the cannula 11 to the outside.

ハブ22は、内針20を持つための把持部として機能する部分であり、金属針21の後端部の外周部を被覆するようにして金属針21に固定されている。このハブ22は、金属針21を固定するハブ本体22aと、ハブ本体22aの後部側に形成され、後方に向って開口した凹部を備えた筒状の取付部22bとで構成されている。なお、取付部22bは、雌ルアー形状に形成され、前部側から後部側に行くほど徐々に太くなっている。   The hub 22 is a portion that functions as a grip portion for holding the inner needle 20, and is fixed to the metal needle 21 so as to cover the outer peripheral portion of the rear end portion of the metal needle 21. The hub 22 includes a hub main body 22a for fixing the metal needle 21 and a cylindrical attachment portion 22b that is formed on the rear side of the hub main body 22a and has a recess that opens rearward. Note that the attachment portion 22b is formed in a female luer shape and gradually increases in thickness from the front side to the rear side.

そして、ハブ本体22aの前端周縁部にフランジ状の鍔部23が形成されている。なお、金属針21は、接着部24を介してハブ本体22aに接着固定されている。吸引具25は、注射器で構成されており、気体や液体を収容できるシリンダー部26内に、ピストン部27を移動可能な状態で挿入して構成されている。そして、シリンダー部26の先端部を構成する雄ルアー28をハブ22の取付部22b内に差し込むことにより、吸引具25は内針20に組み付けられている。   A flange-like flange portion 23 is formed on the peripheral edge of the front end of the hub body 22a. The metal needle 21 is bonded and fixed to the hub body 22a via the bonding portion 24. The suction tool 25 is configured by a syringe, and is configured by inserting a piston portion 27 in a movable state into a cylinder portion 26 that can accommodate gas or liquid. And the suction tool 25 is assembled | attached to the inner needle 20 by inserting the male luer 28 which comprises the front-end | tip part of the cylinder part 26 in the attachment part 22b of the hub 22. FIG.

また、外針10のハウジング12内には、針先保護具30が設置されている。この針先保護具30は、図6ないし図9に示したように、本体31と、本発明の一対の可動係合部を構成する可動被把持部32および可動把持部33とで構成されている。本体31は、円筒状に形成されており、その後端部(ハウジング12内に設置されたときに開口部14側に位置する端部)の内周部が他の部分よりも細径になった細径部31aに形成され、細径部31aと他の前部側周面31bとの間に段部が形成されている。この細径部31aは、金属針21の先端側部分は通さないが、金属針21の先端側部分以外の部分は通せる大きさに形成されている。   A needle tip protector 30 is installed in the housing 12 of the outer needle 10. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the needle tip protector 30 includes a main body 31, a movable gripped portion 32 and a movable gripping portion 33 that constitute a pair of movable engagement portions of the present invention. Yes. The main body 31 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and an inner peripheral portion of a rear end portion thereof (an end portion located on the opening portion 14 side when installed in the housing 12) has a smaller diameter than other portions. A step portion is formed between the small diameter portion 31a and the other front side peripheral surface 31b. The small-diameter portion 31a is formed in such a size that a portion other than the tip side portion of the metal needle 21 can be passed though the tip side portion of the metal needle 21 cannot be passed.

また、本体31の軸方向の中央よりもやや前部側部分における対向する部分に、軸方向の位置をややずらして軸方向に延びる窓部34a,34bが形成されている。この窓部34a,34bは、ともに前部側の幅が広く後部側の幅が狭くなった貫通穴部で構成されている。そして、窓部34aの後端縁部に可動被把持部32の基端部32aがヒンジ連結され、窓部34bの後端縁部に可動把持部33の基端部33aがヒンジ連結されている。可動被把持部32の外側部32bは、図6および図7の状態では、針先保護具30をハウジング12内に設置したときに、傾斜面16に沿うように外部側に向って突出している。また、先端の被把持部32cは基端部32aよりも幅広に形成され、被把持部32cの内面は、本体31の内部側に向って突出する突部に形成されている。   In addition, windows 34a and 34b extending in the axial direction with a slight shift in the axial position are formed in the facing portions of the front side portion slightly from the center in the axial direction of the main body 31. Each of the windows 34a and 34b is formed of a through hole portion having a wide width on the front side and a narrow width on the rear side. The base end portion 32a of the movable gripped portion 32 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge portion of the window portion 34a, and the base end portion 33a of the movable gripping portion 33 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge portion of the window portion 34b. . In the state of FIGS. 6 and 7, the outer portion 32 b of the movable gripped portion 32 protrudes toward the outside along the inclined surface 16 when the needle tip protector 30 is installed in the housing 12. . Further, the gripped portion 32 c at the distal end is formed wider than the base end portion 32 a, and the inner surface of the gripped portion 32 c is formed as a protrusion that protrudes toward the inside of the main body 31.

また、可動把持部33の外側部33bは、図6および図7の状態では、針先保護具30をハウジング12内に設置したときに、ハウジング12の傾斜面16に沿うように外部側に向って突出しており、先端の把持部33cは基端部33aよりも幅広に形成されている。そして、把持部33cの内面には、本体31の内部側に向って突出し、可動被把持部32の被把持部32cを前後から挟んで固定できる一対の突部が形成されている。この図6および図7の状態の針先保護具30の内部における可動被把持部32および可動把持部33に対応する部分には、金属針21が挿通可能になっている。   6 and 7, the outer side portion 33b of the movable gripping portion 33 faces outwardly along the inclined surface 16 of the housing 12 when the needle tip protector 30 is installed in the housing 12. The tip gripping portion 33c is formed wider than the base end portion 33a. A pair of protrusions that protrude toward the inner side of the main body 31 and that can be fixed by sandwiching the gripped portion 32c of the movable gripped portion 32 from the front and rear are formed on the inner surface of the gripping portion 33c. The metal needle 21 can be inserted into portions corresponding to the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 in the needle tip protector 30 in the state of FIGS. 6 and 7.

そして、針先保護具30内に金属針21が位置しているときには、被把持部32cおよび把持部33cが金属針21の外周面に当接して、可動被把持部32の外側部32bおよび可動把持部33の外側部33bは、本体31の外側に向って突出した状態になる。また、針先保護具30の内部における可動被把持部32および可動把持部33に対応する部分に金属針21が位置してなく、外側部32bおよび外側部33bが、本体31の内部側に押圧されて本体31の周面と同じ位置になったときには、図9に示したように、被把持部32cと把持部33cとが係合する。   When the metal needle 21 is positioned in the needle tip protector 30, the gripped portion 32c and the grip portion 33c come into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the metal needle 21, and the outer portion 32b of the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable portion 32c are movable. The outer portion 33 b of the grip portion 33 is in a state of protruding toward the outer side of the main body 31. Further, the metal needle 21 is not located in the portion corresponding to the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 inside the needle tip protector 30, and the outer portion 32 b and the outer portion 33 b are pressed against the inner side of the main body 31. When the same position as the peripheral surface of the main body 31 is reached, the gripped portion 32c and the gripped portion 33c are engaged as shown in FIG.

そして、外針10のハウジング12内設置された針先保護具30に内針20の金属針21を通し、針先保護具30内に金属針21の後端側を位置させた状態で、金属針21の先端部21aを、カニューレ11の先端部11aからわずかに突出させることにより、図1および図2に示した留置針Aが得られる。この場合、内針20の鍔部23が、外針10のハウジング12における開口部14の後端に当接する。   Then, the metal needle 21 of the inner needle 20 is passed through the needle tip protector 30 installed in the housing 12 of the outer needle 10, and the rear end side of the metal needle 21 is positioned in the needle tip protector 30. By slightly projecting the distal end portion 21a of the needle 21 from the distal end portion 11a of the cannula 11, the indwelling needle A shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is obtained. In this case, the collar portion 23 of the inner needle 20 contacts the rear end of the opening portion 14 in the housing 12 of the outer needle 10.

この構成において、留置針Aを使用する場合には、まず、図1および図2に示した状態の留置針Aにおけるカニューレ11の先端部11aを金属針21の先端部21aとともに患者の穿刺部分、例えば腕に穿刺して血管まで到達させる。ついで、ハブ22の後部に取り付けられた吸引具25のピストン部27をシリンダー部26から後退させる。これによって、血管内の血液が、金属針21内に浸入して、金属針21におけるハブ22のハブ本体22aに対応する部分に入り込み、さらに、血液はシリンダー部26内に吸引される。この結果、ハブ22およびシリンダー部26内の色が赤くなるため、金属針21の先端部21aが血管に到達したことを確認できる。   In this configuration, when using the indwelling needle A, first, the distal end portion 11a of the cannula 11 in the indwelling needle A in the state shown in FIGS. For example, the arm is punctured to reach the blood vessel. Next, the piston part 27 of the suction tool 25 attached to the rear part of the hub 22 is retracted from the cylinder part 26. As a result, blood in the blood vessel enters the metal needle 21 and enters the portion of the metal needle 21 corresponding to the hub body 22a of the hub 22, and the blood is sucked into the cylinder portion 26. As a result, since the color in the hub 22 and the cylinder part 26 becomes red, it can be confirmed that the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 has reached the blood vessel.

ついで、内針20をそのままにした状態で、外針10をもう少し前部側に押して、外針10の先端部11aをさらに血管内で前部側に進めていく。そして、外針10の先端部11aを患者の血管に留置したままの状態で、図3に示したように、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていく。これによって、金属針21がカニューレ11から後退して金属針21の先端部21aはハウジング12内の針先保護具30内に位置するようになる。さらに、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていき、金属針21の段部21bが、針先保護具30の細径部31aに到達すると、金属針21と針先保護具30とが段部21bと細径部31aとを介して係合する。   Next, with the inner needle 20 left as it is, the outer needle 10 is pushed a little further forward to advance the distal end portion 11a of the outer needle 10 further forward in the blood vessel. Then, with the distal end portion 11a of the outer needle 10 being left in the patient's blood vessel, the inner needle 20 is pulled together with the suction tool 25 toward the rear side of the outer needle 10 as shown in FIG. As a result, the metal needle 21 is retracted from the cannula 11 and the distal end portion 21 a of the metal needle 21 is positioned in the needle tip protector 30 in the housing 12. Further, the inner needle 20 is pulled together with the suction tool 25 toward the rear side of the outer needle 10, and when the stepped portion 21 b of the metal needle 21 reaches the narrow diameter portion 31 a of the needle tip protector 30, the metal needle 21 and the needle tip are connected. The protector 30 is engaged with the step portion 21b and the small diameter portion 31a.

そして、さらに、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていくと、金属針21の先端側部分に針先保護具30を係合させたまま内針20は吸引具25とともに外針10から後退していく。この際、まだ針先保護具30内における可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とに対応する部分に金属針21が位置しているときには、可動被把持部32と可動把持部33は、金属針21によって、本体31の外側に付勢されてハウジング12内の傾斜面16に沿った状態になっている。そして、針先保護具30が金属針21と係合して、ハウジング12の外部に向って移動し始めると、まず、可動被把持部32の外側部32bが傾斜面16の後部側部分によって本体31の内部側に付勢されて、図3に示した状態になる。   Further, when the inner needle 20 is pulled toward the rear side of the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25, the inner needle 20 is held in the suction tool 25 with the needle tip protector 30 engaged with the tip side portion of the metal needle 21. At the same time, it moves backward from the outer needle 10. At this time, when the metal needle 21 is still located in the portion corresponding to the movable gripping portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 in the needle tip protector 30, the movable gripping portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 are The needle 21 is biased to the outside of the main body 31 and is in a state along the inclined surface 16 in the housing 12. When the needle tip protector 30 engages with the metal needle 21 and starts moving toward the outside of the housing 12, first, the outer side portion 32 b of the movable gripped portion 32 is moved to the main body by the rear side portion of the inclined surface 16. 3 is urged toward the inner side of 31, and the state shown in FIG.

ついで、可動把持部33の外側部33bが傾斜面16の後部側部分によって本体31の内部側に付勢されて図4の状態になる。そして、可動被把持部32および可動把持部33が傾斜面16を通過して、ハウジング12の空間部15b内に入ったときには、被把持部32cと把持部33cとが完全に係合した状態になる。この場合、可動被把持部32の被把持部32cまたは可動把持部33の把持部33cとの少なくとも一方が可撓性を備えており、可撓性を備えた部分が撓むことで被把持部32cと把持部33cとが係合できる。   Next, the outer side portion 33b of the movable gripping portion 33 is urged toward the inner side of the main body 31 by the rear side portion of the inclined surface 16, and the state shown in FIG. When the movable gripping portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 pass through the inclined surface 16 and enter the space portion 15b of the housing 12, the gripped portion 32c and the gripping portion 33c are completely engaged. Become. In this case, at least one of the gripped portion 32c of the movable gripped portion 32 or the gripped portion 33c of the movable gripped portion 33 has flexibility, and the portion to be gripped is bent to be gripped. 32c and the gripping portion 33c can be engaged.

そして、さらに、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていくと、内針20は、金属針21の先端に針先保護具30を係合させたまま吸引具25とともに外針10から後退して、図5の状態になる。この場合、金属針21の先端部21aは、針先保護具30内における被把持部32cと把持部33cとが係合した部分と、細径部31aとの間に位置するようになる。このため、操作者が金属針21の先端部21aに触れて怪我をしたりすることがなくなり安全である。   Further, when the inner needle 20 is pulled to the rear side of the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25, the inner needle 20 is moved together with the suction tool 25 while the needle tip protector 30 is engaged with the tip of the metal needle 21. Retracting from the outer needle 10 results in the state shown in FIG. In this case, the distal end portion 21a of the metal needle 21 is positioned between the narrow-diameter portion 31a and the portion of the needle tip protector 30 where the gripped portion 32c and the grip portion 33c are engaged. For this reason, it is safe because the operator does not get injured by touching the tip 21a of the metal needle 21.

つぎに、ハウジング12の開口部14に、薬液等の供給装置(図示せず)から延びるチューブ部材(図示せず)の接続部を接続する。このようにして、チューブ部材をハウジング12に接続した状態で、チューブ部材の基端部に接続された供給装置を作動させて、薬液等を血管に供給する。以上のようにして、留置針Aの使用が行われる。なお、外針10から抜き取られた内針20は、所定の場所に廃棄される。   Next, the connection part of the tube member (not shown) extended from supply apparatuses (not shown), such as a chemical | medical solution, is connected to the opening part 14 of the housing 12. FIG. In this manner, in a state where the tube member is connected to the housing 12, the supply device connected to the proximal end portion of the tube member is operated to supply a chemical solution or the like to the blood vessel. The indwelling needle A is used as described above. The inner needle 20 extracted from the outer needle 10 is discarded at a predetermined place.

このように、本実施形態に係る留置針Aでは、針先保護具30を、円筒状の本体31と、本体31の周面に対向して設けられた窓部34a,34bの縁部にそれぞれヒンジ連結された可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とで構成している。そして、針先保護具30内に金属針21を通したときには、金属針21によって、可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とは本体31の外側に向って付勢される。また、針先保護具30における可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とに対応する部分から金属針21を後退させた状態で、内針20とともに針先保護具30を外針10から引き抜く方向に移動させると、可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とはハウジング12の傾斜面16によって、本体31の内側に向って付勢される。   As described above, in the indwelling needle A according to the present embodiment, the needle tip protector 30 is respectively disposed on the cylindrical main body 31 and the edges of the windows 34a and 34b provided to face the peripheral surface of the main body 31. The movable gripping portion 32 and the movable gripping portion 33 are hingedly connected. When the metal needle 21 is passed through the needle tip protector 30, the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripped portion 33 are urged toward the outside of the main body 31 by the metal needle 21. The direction in which the needle tip protector 30 is pulled out from the outer needle 10 together with the inner needle 20 in a state where the metal needle 21 is retracted from the portion corresponding to the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable grip portion 33 in the needle tip protector 30. The movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripped portion 33 are urged toward the inside of the main body 31 by the inclined surface 16 of the housing 12.

そして、針先保護具30がハウジング12から引き抜かれるときには、可動被把持部32の被把持部32cと可動把持部33の把持部33cとが係合して本体31の前端側部分を塞ぐように構成されている。したがって、外針10から外された金属針21の先端部21aが露出するように、針先保護具30を内針20の後部側に移動させようとしても、金属針21の先端部21aが被把持部32cと把持部33cとの係合部分に当たるだけで、金属針21の先端部21aは露出できない。このため、操作者が金属針21の先端部21aに触れて怪我をすることがなくなり安全性が高まる。また、この場合の操作が、外針10に対して内針20を引っ張るだけで済むため簡単である。   When the needle tip protector 30 is pulled out of the housing 12, the gripped portion 32 c of the movable gripped portion 32 and the gripped portion 33 c of the movable gripped portion 33 are engaged to block the front end side portion of the main body 31. It is configured. Accordingly, even if the needle tip protector 30 is moved to the rear side of the inner needle 20 so that the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 removed from the outer needle 10 is exposed, the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 is covered. The tip portion 21a of the metal needle 21 cannot be exposed only by hitting the engaging portion between the grip portion 32c and the grip portion 33c. For this reason, the operator does not get injured by touching the tip 21a of the metal needle 21, and safety is improved. Further, the operation in this case is simple because it is only necessary to pull the inner needle 20 with respect to the outer needle 10.

また、その際、内針20に係る抵抗が可動被把持部32と可動把持部33を本体31の内側に付勢するときにハウジング12の傾斜面16から受ける反力だけであるためわずかな力である。このため、スムーズな操作が可能になる。また、この場合の可動被把持部32と可動把持部33とは、窓部34a,34bの縁部に回転可能に連結されているだけでよく、弾性等の特性がなくとも連結可能である。また、可動被把持部32と可動把持部33は、一体成形により本体31と一体的に形成することができる。このため、針先保護具30の構造が簡単になるとともに、容易かつ安定した製造が可能になる。   At that time, since the resistance related to the inner needle 20 is only the reaction force received from the inclined surface 16 of the housing 12 when the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripped portion 33 are urged to the inside of the main body 31, a slight force is applied. It is. For this reason, a smooth operation becomes possible. Further, in this case, the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripped portion 33 need only be rotatably connected to the edge portions of the window portions 34a and 34b, and can be connected even without characteristics such as elasticity. Further, the movable gripped portion 32 and the movable gripped portion 33 can be formed integrally with the main body 31 by integral molding. For this reason, the structure of the needle tip protector 30 is simplified, and easy and stable production is possible.

(第2実施形態)
図10ないし図12は、本発明の第2実施形態に係る留置針Bを示している。この留置針Bでは、外針40のハウジング42は、ハウジング42の前部側部分を構成するハウジング前部42aと、ハウジング42の後部側部分を構成するハウジング後部42bとを組み付けて略円筒状に形成されている。そして、ハウジング42の内部は、ハウジング前部42aの前端側部分からハウジング後部42bの略中央にかけての部分が内径の大きな空間部45aに形成され、後部側部分が、空間部45aの前部側部分よりも内径がやや小さな空間部45bに形成されている。なお、空間部45bの内径は、前部側から後部側に行くにしたがって徐々に大きくなるように形成されている。そして、ハウジング42の内周面における空間部45aと空間部45bとの間の部分は、軸方向の長さが短いテーパ状の傾斜面46に形成されている。
(Second Embodiment)
10 to 12 show an indwelling needle B according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this indwelling needle B, the housing 42 of the outer needle 40 is assembled into a substantially cylindrical shape by assembling a housing front part 42a constituting the front part of the housing 42 and a housing rear part 42b constituting the rear part of the housing 42. Is formed. The inside of the housing 42 is formed in a space portion 45a having a large inner diameter from the front end side portion of the housing front portion 42a to the approximate center of the housing rear portion 42b, and the rear side portion is a front side portion of the space portion 45a. It is formed in a space 45b having a slightly smaller inner diameter. The inner diameter of the space 45b is formed so as to gradually increase from the front side toward the rear side. And the part between the space part 45a and the space part 45b in the internal peripheral surface of the housing 42 is formed in the taper-like inclined surface 46 with the short length of an axial direction.

また、留置針Bが備える針先保護具50は、図13ないし図16に示したように、本体51と、可動被把持部52と、可動把持部53とで構成されている。本体51は、円筒状に形成されており、その後端部(ハウジング42内に設置されたときに後端開口側に位置する端部)の内周部が他の部分よりも細径になった細径部51aに形成され、細径部51aと他の前部側周面51bとの間に段部が形成されている。また、本体51の軸方向の中央よりもやや前部側部分における対向する部分に、軸方向に延びる窓部54a,54bが形成されている。この窓部54a,54bは、ともに長方形の通穴部で構成されている。   Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the needle tip protector 50 provided in the indwelling needle B includes a main body 51, a movable gripped portion 52, and a movable gripping portion 53. The main body 51 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the inner peripheral portion of the rear end portion (the end portion located on the rear end opening side when installed in the housing 42) has a smaller diameter than other portions. A step portion is formed between the small-diameter portion 51a and the other front-side peripheral surface 51b. In addition, window portions 54 a and 54 b extending in the axial direction are formed in opposing portions in the front side portion slightly from the center in the axial direction of the main body 51. Both of the window portions 54a and 54b are rectangular through-hole portions.

そして、窓部54aの前端縁部に可動被把持部52の基端部52aがヒンジ連結され、窓部54bの前端縁部に可動把持部53の基端部53aがヒンジ連結されている。可動被把持部52の外側部52bは、図13および図14の状態では、ハウジング42の傾斜面46に沿うように外部側に向って突出している。また、後端(自由端)の被把持部52cは、可動被把持部52の前部側部分よりも幅の狭い突部で構成されている。   The base end portion 52a of the movable gripped portion 52 is hinge-connected to the front end edge portion of the window portion 54a, and the base end portion 53a of the movable gripping portion 53 is hinge-connected to the front end edge portion of the window portion 54b. In the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the outer side portion 52 b of the movable gripped portion 52 protrudes toward the outside along the inclined surface 46 of the housing 42. Further, the gripped portion 52 c at the rear end (free end) is constituted by a protrusion having a narrower width than the front side portion of the movable gripped portion 52.

また、可動把持部53の外側部53bは、図13および図14の状態では、ハウジング42の傾斜面46に沿うように外部側に向って突出している。そして、後端の把持部53cは、幅方向の中央に、後部および上下部が開放された凹部を設けることにより形成された一対の突部で構成されている。この把持部53cは、可動被把持部52の被把持部52cを左右(図14および図16の状態における前後)から挟んで固定できるように構成されている。この留置針Bのそれ以外の部分の構成については、前述した留置針Aの対応する部分と同一である。したがって、同一部分に同一符号を記して説明は省略する。   Further, the outer side portion 53 b of the movable gripping portion 53 protrudes toward the outside along the inclined surface 46 of the housing 42 in the state shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. The rear end gripping portion 53c is composed of a pair of protrusions formed by providing a recess in which the rear portion and the upper and lower portions are opened at the center in the width direction. The gripping portion 53c is configured so that the gripped portion 52c of the movable gripped portion 52 can be fixed by being sandwiched from the left and right (front and rear in the state of FIGS. 14 and 16). About the structure of the other part of this indwelling needle B, it is the same as the corresponding part of the indwelling needle A mentioned above. Accordingly, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

この留置針Bを使用する場合には、前述した留置針Aの場合と同様の操作を行う。この場合も、まず、図10に示した状態の留置針Bにおけるカニューレ11の先端部11aを金属針21の先端部21aとともに患者の腕に穿刺して血管まで到達させたのちに、外針10をもう少し前部側に押して、外針10の先端部11aを血管に到達させる。そして、外針10の先端部11aを患者の血管に留置したままの状態で、図11に示したように、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていく。そして、金属針21をカニューレ11から後退させて金属針21の先端部21aをハウジング42内の針先保護具50内に位置させたのち、さらに、内針20を後部側に引いて、金属針21の段部21bと針先保護具50の細径部51aとを係合させる。   When this indwelling needle B is used, the same operation as in the case of the indwelling needle A is performed. Also in this case, first, after the distal end portion 11a of the cannula 11 in the indwelling needle B in the state shown in FIG. 10 is punctured into the patient's arm together with the distal end portion 21a of the metal needle 21, the outer needle 10 is reached. Is pushed a little further to the front side to allow the distal end portion 11a of the outer needle 10 to reach the blood vessel. Then, with the distal end portion 11a of the outer needle 10 left in the patient's blood vessel, the inner needle 20 is pulled together with the suction tool 25 toward the rear side of the outer needle 10 as shown in FIG. Then, after the metal needle 21 is retracted from the cannula 11 and the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 is positioned in the needle tip protector 50 in the housing 42, the inner needle 20 is further pulled to the rear side, The step portion 21 b of 21 and the small diameter portion 51 a of the needle tip protector 50 are engaged.

そして、さらに、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いていくことにより、金属針21の先端側部分に針先保護具50を係合させたまま内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10から後退させていく。この際、まだ針先保護具50内における可動被把持部52と可動把持部53とに対応する部分に金属針21が位置しているときには、可動被把持部52と可動把持部53は、金属針21によって、本体51の外側に付勢されてハウジング42内の傾斜面16等の内周面に沿った状態になっている。そして、針先保護具50が金属針21と係合して、ハウジング42の外部に向って移動し始めると、まず、可動被把持部52の外側部52bと可動把持部53の外側部53bとが傾斜面46によって本体51の内部側に付勢されて、図11に示した状態になる。   Further, by pulling the inner needle 20 to the rear side of the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25, the inner needle 20 is sucked with the needle tip protector 50 engaged with the tip side portion of the metal needle 21. 25 and retract from the outer needle 10 together. At this time, when the metal needle 21 is still located in the portion corresponding to the movable gripping portion 52 and the movable gripping portion 53 in the needle tip protector 50, the movable gripping portion 52 and the movable gripping portion 53 are The needle 21 is biased to the outside of the main body 51 and is in a state along the inner peripheral surface such as the inclined surface 16 in the housing 42. When the needle tip protector 50 engages with the metal needle 21 and starts moving toward the outside of the housing 42, first, the outer portion 52b of the movable gripped portion 52 and the outer portion 53b of the movable gripped portion 53 Is biased toward the inner side of the main body 51 by the inclined surface 46, resulting in the state shown in FIG.

ついで、可動被把持部52および可動把持部53が傾斜面46を通過して、ハウジング42の空間部45b内に入ったときには、被把持部52cと把持部53cとが完全に係合した状態になる。そして、内針20を吸引具25とともに、さらに外針10の後部側に引いていくと、内針20は、金属針21の先端に針先保護具50を係合させたまま吸引具25とともに外針10から後退して、図12の状態になる。つぎに、ハウジング42の開口部14に、薬液等の供給装置から延びるチューブ部材の接続部を接続して、チューブ部材の基端部に接続された供給装置を作動させて、薬液等を血管に供給する。   Next, when the movable gripped portion 52 and the movable gripped portion 53 pass through the inclined surface 46 and enter the space portion 45b of the housing 42, the gripped portion 52c and the gripped portion 53c are completely engaged. Become. When the inner needle 20 is pulled to the rear side of the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25, the inner needle 20 is moved together with the suction tool 25 while the tip protector 50 is engaged with the tip of the metal needle 21. It moves backward from the outer needle 10 to a state shown in FIG. Next, a connecting portion of a tube member extending from the supply device for the chemical solution or the like is connected to the opening 14 of the housing 42, and the supply device connected to the proximal end portion of the tube member is operated to supply the chemical solution or the like to the blood vessel. Supply.

この留置針Bでは、被把持部52cが可動被把持部52の後端部に形成され、把持部53cが可動把持部53の後端部に形成されている。したがって、被把持部52cと把持部53cとが係合する部分と、本体51の前端部との間の長さが長くなって、金属針21の先端部21aが本体51の前端部から遠のくため、さらに、金属針21の先端部21aが針先保護具50の前端部から出難くなる。また、金属針21の先端部21aが露出するように、針先保護具50を内針20の後部側に移動させようとした場合には、金属針21の先端部21aが被把持部52cと把持部53cとの係合部分を押圧して、被把持部52cと把持部53cとの係合をより強固にする。このため、安全性がさらに高まる。この留置針Bのそれ以外の作用効果については、前述した留置針Aと同様である。   In the indwelling needle B, the gripped portion 52 c is formed at the rear end portion of the movable gripped portion 52, and the grip portion 53 c is formed at the rear end portion of the movable gripped portion 53. Accordingly, the length between the portion where the gripped portion 52c and the gripping portion 53c are engaged with the front end portion of the main body 51 is increased, and the tip portion 21a of the metal needle 21 is far from the front end portion of the main body 51. Furthermore, the tip 21 a of the metal needle 21 is difficult to come out from the front end of the needle tip protector 50. In addition, when the needle tip protector 50 is to be moved to the rear side of the inner needle 20 so that the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 is exposed, the tip 21a of the metal needle 21 is connected to the gripped portion 52c. The engaging portion with the gripping portion 53c is pressed to further strengthen the engagement between the gripped portion 52c and the gripping portion 53c. For this reason, safety | security increases further. About the other effect of this indwelling needle B, it is the same as that of the indwelling needle A mentioned above.

(第3実施形態)
図17ないし図19は、本発明の第3実施形態に係る留置針Cを示している。この留置針Cが備える針先保護具60は、図20ないし図23に示したように、本体61と、一対の可動係合部62,63とで構成されている。本体61は、円筒状に形成されており、その後端部(図20ないし図23の右側の端部)の内周部が他の部分よりも細径になった細径部61aに形成され、細径部61aと他の前部側周面61bとの間に段部が形成されている。また、本体61の軸方向の中央よりもやや前部側部分における対向する部分に、軸方向に延びる窓部64a,64bが形成されている。この窓部54a,54bは、ともに前部側の幅が広く後部側の幅が狭くなった貫通穴部で構成されている。
(Third embodiment)
FIGS. 17-19 has shown the indwelling needle C which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. As shown in FIGS. 20 to 23, the needle tip protector 60 provided in the indwelling needle C includes a main body 61 and a pair of movable engaging portions 62 and 63. The main body 61 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and is formed in a narrow diameter portion 61a in which the inner peripheral portion of the rear end portion (the right end portion in FIGS. 20 to 23) is smaller in diameter than the other portions, A step portion is formed between the small diameter portion 61a and the other front side peripheral surface 61b. In addition, window portions 64 a and 64 b extending in the axial direction are formed in opposing portions in the front side portion slightly from the center in the axial direction of the main body 61. Each of the window portions 54a and 54b is formed of a through hole portion having a wide front side width and a narrow rear side width.

そして、窓部64aの後端縁部に可動係合部62の基端部62aがヒンジ連結され、窓部64bの後端縁部に可動係合部63の基端部63aがヒンジ連結されている。可動係合部62の外側部62bは、図20および図21の状態では、本体61の外側に向って突出している。また、可動係合部62の前端(自由端)には、可撓性を有する平面状の係合片62cが形成されている。また、可動係合部63の外側部63bは、図20および図21の状態では、本体61の外側に向って突出している。そして、可動係合部63の前端(自由端)には、可撓性を有する平面状の係合片63cが形成されている。   And the base end part 62a of the movable engagement part 62 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge part of the window part 64a, and the base end part 63a of the movable engagement part 63 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge part of the window part 64b. Yes. The outer portion 62b of the movable engagement portion 62 protrudes toward the outer side of the main body 61 in the state shown in FIGS. In addition, a flexible planar engagement piece 62 c is formed at the front end (free end) of the movable engagement portion 62. Moreover, the outer side part 63b of the movable engaging part 63 protrudes toward the outer side of the main body 61 in the state of FIG. 20 and FIG. A flexible planar engagement piece 63 c is formed at the front end (free end) of the movable engagement portion 63.

この係合片62c,63cは、一対の可動係合部62,63が、本体61の内部側に付勢されたときに、窓部64a,64bの前端縁部に当接して撓んだ状態で、本体61の内部に入る。そして、係合片62c,63cが本体61内に入ったのちには、係合片62c,63cは窓部64a,64bの前端縁部によって、本体61の外部側に出ることを防止されるように構成されている。この留置針Cのそれ以外の部分の構成については、前述した留置針Aの対応する部分と同一である。したがって、同一部分に同一符号を記して説明は省略する。   The engagement pieces 62c and 63c are bent in contact with the front end edge portions of the window portions 64a and 64b when the pair of movable engagement portions 62 and 63 are urged toward the inside of the main body 61. Then, it enters the inside of the main body 61. After the engaging pieces 62c and 63c enter the main body 61, the engaging pieces 62c and 63c are prevented from coming out of the main body 61 by the front edge portions of the window portions 64a and 64b. It is configured. About the structure of the other part of this indwelling needle C, it is the same as the corresponding part of the indwelling needle A mentioned above. Accordingly, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

この留置針Cを使用する場合には、前述した留置針Aの場合と同様の操作を行う。この場合も、前述した第1,2実施形態と同様、外針10の先端部11aを患者の血管に留置して、図17に示した状態から、内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10の後部側に引いて図18に示した状態にする。そして、金属針21の先端部21aをハウジング42内の針先保護具60内に位置させたのち、さらに、内針20を後部側に引いて、金属針21の段部21bと針先保護具60の細径部61aとを係合させる。   When this indwelling needle C is used, the same operation as in the case of the indwelling needle A is performed. In this case as well, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the distal end portion 11a of the outer needle 10 is placed in the patient's blood vessel, and the inner needle 20 is moved together with the suction tool 25 from the state shown in FIG. 18 to the state shown in FIG. And after positioning the front-end | tip part 21a of the metal needle 21 in the needlepoint protector 60 in the housing 42, the inner needle 20 is further pulled to the rear side, and the step part 21b of the metal needle 21 and the needlepoint protector 60 small diameter parts 61a are engaged.

そして、さらに、内針20を後部側に引いて、金属針21の先端側部分に針先保護具60を係合させたまま内針20を吸引具25とともに外針10から後退させる。この際、まだ針先保護具60内における可動係合部62,63に対応する部分に金属針21が位置しているときには、可動係合部62,63は、金属針21によって、本体61の外側に付勢されてハウジング12内の傾斜面16に沿った状態になっている。そして、針先保護具60が金属針21と係合して、ハウジング12の外部に向って移動し始めると、可動係合部62,63の外側部62b,63bが傾斜面16によって本体61の内部側に付勢される。   Then, the inner needle 20 is further pulled to the rear side, and the inner needle 20 is retracted from the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25 while the tip protector 60 is engaged with the tip side portion of the metal needle 21. At this time, when the metal needle 21 is still located in the portion corresponding to the movable engagement portions 62 and 63 in the needle tip protector 60, the movable engagement portions 62 and 63 are moved by the metal needle 21. It is biased outward and is in a state along the inclined surface 16 in the housing 12. When the needle tip protector 60 is engaged with the metal needle 21 and starts moving toward the outside of the housing 12, the outer side portions 62 b and 63 b of the movable engagement portions 62 and 63 are moved by the inclined surface 16 of the main body 61. It is energized to the inside.

これによって、係合片62c,63cは、窓部64a,64bの前端縁部に当接して撓んだ状態で、本体61の内部に入る。そして、内針20を吸引具25とともに、さらに外針10の後部側に引いていくと、内針20は、金属針21の先端に針先保護具60を係合させたまま吸引具25とともに外針10から後退して、図19の状態になる。つぎに、ハウジング12の開口部14に、薬液等の供給装置から延びるチューブ部材の接続部を接続して、チューブ部材の基端部に接続された供給装置を作動させて、薬液等を血管に供給する。   Thereby, the engagement pieces 62c and 63c enter the inside of the main body 61 in a state where the engagement pieces 62c and 63c are bent in contact with the front end edges of the window portions 64a and 64b. When the inner needle 20 is pulled to the rear side of the outer needle 10 together with the suction tool 25, the inner needle 20 is moved together with the suction tool 25 while the needle tip protector 60 is engaged with the tip of the metal needle 21. It retracts from the outer needle 10 and enters the state of FIG. Next, the connecting portion of the tube member extending from the supply device for the chemical solution or the like is connected to the opening portion 14 of the housing 12, and the supply device connected to the proximal end portion of the tube member is operated to supply the chemical solution or the like to the blood vessel. Supply.

この留置針Cでは、一対の可動係合部62,63の係合片62c,63cが窓部64a,64bの縁部に係合したときに、一対の可動係合部62,63間に形成される隙間が金属針21の直径よりも小さくなるようにした状態で本体61の内部が塞がれるようにしている。したがって、係合片62c,63cどうしを係合させる必要がなくなり、一対の可動係合部62,63を本体61の内部側に付勢するための力が小さくてもよくなる。この留置針Cのそれ以外の作用効果については、前述した留置針Aと同様である。   In the indwelling needle C, when the engagement pieces 62c and 63c of the pair of movable engagement portions 62 and 63 are engaged with the edges of the window portions 64a and 64b, the indwelling needle C is formed between the pair of movable engagement portions 62 and 63. The inside of the main body 61 is closed in a state where the gap to be formed is smaller than the diameter of the metal needle 21. Therefore, it is not necessary to engage the engagement pieces 62c and 63c, and the force for urging the pair of movable engagement portions 62 and 63 toward the inside of the main body 61 may be small. Other functions and effects of the indwelling needle C are the same as those of the indwelling needle A described above.

(第4実施形態)
図24および図25は、本発明の第4実施形態に係る留置針が備える針先保護具70を示している。この針先保護具70は、本体71と、一対の可動係合部72,73とで構成されている。本体71は、円筒状に形成されており、その後端部(図24および図25の右側の端部)の内周部が他の部分よりも細径になった細径部71aに形成され、細径部71aと他の前部側周面71bとの間に段部が形成されている。また、本体71の軸方向の中央よりもやや前部側部分における対向する部分に、軸方向に延びる窓部74a,74bが形成されている。この窓部74a,74bは、互いの長手方向の長さが異なる長方形の貫通穴部で構成されており、それぞれの前端部の軸方向の位置が同じで、後端部の位置が、窓部74aよりも窓部74bの方が後方に位置している。
(Fourth embodiment)
24 and 25 show a needle tip protector 70 provided in the indwelling needle according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The needle tip protector 70 includes a main body 71 and a pair of movable engagement portions 72 and 73. The main body 71 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the inner peripheral portion of the rear end portion (the right end portion in FIGS. 24 and 25) is formed in a small diameter portion 71a having a smaller diameter than the other portions. A step portion is formed between the small diameter portion 71a and the other front side peripheral surface 71b. In addition, window portions 74 a and 74 b extending in the axial direction are formed in opposing portions in the front side portion slightly from the center in the axial direction of the main body 71. The window portions 74a and 74b are configured by rectangular through-hole portions having different lengths in the longitudinal direction, the positions of the front end portions in the axial direction are the same, and the positions of the rear end portions are the window portions. The window part 74b is located behind the 74a.

そして、窓部74aの後端縁部に可動係合部72の基端部72aがヒンジ連結され、窓部74bの後端縁部に可動係合部73の基端部73aがヒンジ連結されている。可動係合部72の係合部本体76は、基端部72a側の肉厚部76aと、先端側の薄肉部76bとで構成されている。そして、肉厚部76aの幅は、窓部74aの幅よりもわずかに小さく設定され、薄肉部76bの幅は、薄肉部76b一方の面が、窓部74aの幅方向の略中央に対応する位置に位置するように小さく設定されている。   And the base end part 72a of the movable engagement part 72 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge part of the window part 74a, and the base end part 73a of the movable engagement part 73 is hinge-connected to the rear end edge part of the window part 74b. Yes. The engaging portion main body 76 of the movable engaging portion 72 includes a thick portion 76a on the base end portion 72a side and a thin portion 76b on the distal end side. The width of the thick portion 76a is set slightly smaller than the width of the window portion 74a, and the width of the thin portion 76b is such that one surface of the thin portion 76b corresponds to the approximate center in the width direction of the window portion 74a. It is set small so as to be located.

このため、係合部本体76における一方の面の肉厚部76aと薄肉部76bとの境界部に段部76cが形成されている。なお、薄肉部76bの厚みは、肉厚部76aの厚みの1/2よりもやや薄く形成されている。また、可動係合部72の外側部72bは、図26に示した状態では、本体71の外側に向って突出している。そして、係合部本体76の薄肉部76bにおける段部76c側の面には、楔状の係合突起72cが形成されている。   For this reason, the step part 76c is formed in the boundary part of the thick part 76a of one surface in the engaging part main body 76, and the thin part 76b. In addition, the thickness of the thin part 76b is formed slightly thinner than 1/2 of the thickness of the thick part 76a. In addition, the outer portion 72b of the movable engaging portion 72 protrudes toward the outer side of the main body 71 in the state shown in FIG. A wedge-shaped engaging projection 72c is formed on the surface of the thin portion 76b of the engaging portion main body 76 on the stepped portion 76c side.

また、可動係合部73の係合部本体77は、基端部73a側の肉厚部77aと、先端側の薄肉部77bとで構成されている。そして、肉厚部77aの幅は、窓部74bの幅よりもわずかに小さく設定され、薄肉部77bの幅は、薄肉部77bの他方の面が、窓部74bの幅方向の略中央に対応する位置に位置するように小さく設定されている。このため、係合部本体77における他方の面の肉厚部77aと薄肉部77bとの境界部に段部77cが形成されている。なお、薄肉部77bの厚みは、肉厚部77aの厚みの1/2よりもやや薄く形成されている。また、可動係合部73の外側部73bは、図26に示した状態では、本体71の外側に向って突出している。そして、係合部本体77の薄肉部77bにおける段部77c側の面には、可動係合部72の係合突起72cと係合可能な楔状の係合突起73cが形成されている。   Further, the engaging portion main body 77 of the movable engaging portion 73 includes a thick portion 77a on the base end portion 73a side and a thin portion 77b on the distal end side. The width of the thick portion 77a is set slightly smaller than the width of the window portion 74b, and the width of the thin portion 77b corresponds to the other center of the thin portion 77b in the width direction of the window portion 74b. It is set to be small so that it is located at the position to be. For this reason, the step part 77c is formed in the boundary part of the thick part 77a of the other surface in the engaging part main body 77, and the thin part 77b. In addition, the thickness of the thin part 77b is formed slightly thinner than 1/2 of the thickness of the thick part 77a. In addition, the outer portion 73b of the movable engagement portion 73 protrudes toward the outer side of the main body 71 in the state shown in FIG. A wedge-shaped engagement protrusion 73 c that can be engaged with the engagement protrusion 72 c of the movable engagement portion 72 is formed on the surface of the thin portion 77 b of the engagement portion main body 77 on the stepped portion 77 c side.

また、本体71の外周面には、リング部材78が本体71の軸方向に移動可能に取り付けられている。このため、図26ないし図31に示したように、リング部材78を本体71の後端側から前端側に移動させることにより、可動係合部72,73を、窓部74a,74b内を通過させて本体71の内部に押し込むことができる。また、この針先保護具70が取り付けられる外針のハウジング後端には、リング部材78を固定するための凹部(図示せず)が形成されている。この針先保護具70を備えた留置針のそれ以外の部分の構成については、前述した留置針Aの対応する部分と同一である。   A ring member 78 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the main body 71 so as to be movable in the axial direction of the main body 71. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 31, by moving the ring member 78 from the rear end side to the front end side of the main body 71, the movable engagement portions 72 and 73 pass through the window portions 74a and 74b. And can be pushed into the main body 71. Further, a recess (not shown) for fixing the ring member 78 is formed at the rear end of the outer needle housing to which the needle tip protector 70 is attached. About the structure of the other part of the indwelling needle provided with this needlepoint protector 70, it is the same as the corresponding part of the indwelling needle A mentioned above.

この針先保護具70を備えた留置針における可動係合部72,73が係合する状態を図26ないし図31を用いて説明する。まず、図26に示した状態(使用時においては、外針のハウジング内に収容され、内部に金属針が挿通した状態)から、リング部材78を本体71の前部側に移動させて図27に示した状態にする。これによって、リング部材78の先端部は、可動係合部73の基端部73aに当接したのち、可動係合部73を前方に押していく。この結果、可動係合部73は基端部73aを中心として回転して本体71内に入っていく。この場合、図27に示したように、可動係合部73の薄肉部77bと係合突起73cは、可動係合部72の薄肉部76bの凹部側部分に入りこむようにして移動する。   A state in which the movable engagement portions 72 and 73 of the indwelling needle provided with the needle tip protector 70 are engaged will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the ring member 78 is moved to the front side of the main body 71 from the state shown in FIG. 26 (in use, it is housed in the housing of the outer needle and the metal needle is inserted inside). To the state shown in. As a result, the distal end portion of the ring member 78 abuts on the base end portion 73a of the movable engagement portion 73 and then pushes the movable engagement portion 73 forward. As a result, the movable engagement portion 73 rotates around the base end portion 73a and enters the main body 71. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27, the thin portion 77b and the engagement protrusion 73c of the movable engagement portion 73 move so as to enter the concave portion side portion of the thin portion 76b of the movable engagement portion 72.

さらに、リング部材78を本体71の前部側に移動させると、リング部材78の先端部が可動係合部72の基端部72aに当接したのち、可動係合部72を前方に押していく。これによって、可動係合部72は基端部72aを中心として回転して、図28に示したように、本体71内に入っていく。この場合、可動係合部72の係合突起72cは、可動係合部73の係合突起73cの外側を回りこむようにして移動する。そして、図29に示したように、リング部材78の後端部を、本体71における可動係合部72の基端部72aに対応する部分を通過させ、さらに、リング部材78の後端部を、本体71における可動係合部72の外側部72bに対応する部分を通過させて、図30に示した状態にする。   Further, when the ring member 78 is moved to the front side of the main body 71, the distal end portion of the ring member 78 abuts on the base end portion 72a of the movable engagement portion 72, and then the movable engagement portion 72 is pushed forward. . As a result, the movable engagement portion 72 rotates around the base end portion 72a and enters the main body 71 as shown in FIG. In this case, the engagement protrusion 72 c of the movable engagement portion 72 moves so as to wrap around the outside of the engagement protrusion 73 c of the movable engagement portion 73. Then, as shown in FIG. 29, the rear end portion of the ring member 78 is passed through the portion corresponding to the base end portion 72 a of the movable engagement portion 72 in the main body 71, and the rear end portion of the ring member 78 is further moved. Then, the portion of the main body 71 corresponding to the outer portion 72b of the movable engagement portion 72 is passed through to the state shown in FIG.

これによって、可動係合部72の係合突起72cと、可動係合部73の係合突起73cとは、本体71の中心軸近傍に位置するようになり、その軸方向の位置も略同じ位置になる。この結果、係合突起72cと係合突起73cとは係合する。そして、図31に示したように、リング部材78を本体71の前部側に移動させても、係合突起72cと係合突起73cとの係合状態は維持される。すなわち、この係合突起72cと係合突起73cとの係合状態は、係合位置が本体71の中心軸から所定距離だけ離れた位置にならない限り維持される。   As a result, the engaging protrusion 72c of the movable engaging portion 72 and the engaging protrusion 73c of the movable engaging portion 73 are positioned in the vicinity of the central axis of the main body 71, and the positions in the axial direction thereof are also substantially the same position. become. As a result, the engagement protrusion 72c and the engagement protrusion 73c are engaged. And as shown in FIG. 31, even if the ring member 78 is moved to the front part side of the main body 71, the engagement state of the engagement protrusion 72c and the engagement protrusion 73c is maintained. That is, the engagement state between the engagement protrusion 72 c and the engagement protrusion 73 c is maintained unless the engagement position is a position away from the central axis of the main body 71 by a predetermined distance.

また、この場合、リング部材78の軸方向の長さを長くして、図31の状態で、リング部材78の後端部が係合突起72cと係合突起73cとの係合部分よりも後方に位置するようにすることができる。これによると、係合突起72cと係合突起73cとの係合が不慮に外れても。可動係合部72,73はリング部材78によって覆われた状態になるため、本体71の外部側に突出することがなくなる。したがって、内針の針先の保護がさらに安定する。この針先保護具70を留置針に取り付けて使用する際の操作については、前述した各実施形態と同じであるため説明は省略する。また、この針先保護具70を備えた留置針によっても、前述した各実施形態と同様の作用効果を得ることができる。   Further, in this case, the length of the ring member 78 in the axial direction is increased, and the rear end portion of the ring member 78 is behind the engagement portion between the engagement protrusion 72c and the engagement protrusion 73c in the state shown in FIG. Can be located. According to this, even if the engagement of the engagement protrusion 72c and the engagement protrusion 73c is inadvertently released. Since the movable engaging portions 72 and 73 are covered with the ring member 78, the movable engaging portions 72 and 73 do not protrude to the outside of the main body 71. Therefore, the protection of the needle tip of the inner needle is further stabilized. Since the operation when the needle tip protector 70 is attached to the indwelling needle is the same as in each of the embodiments described above, the description thereof is omitted. In addition, even with the indwelling needle provided with the needle tip protector 70, it is possible to obtain the same functions and effects as in the above-described embodiments.

また、本発明に係る留置針は、前述した実施形態に限定するものでなく、適宜変更して実施することができる。例えば、前述した実施形態では、留置針A等の外針10を血管に留置するものとしているが、本発明に係る留置針は、血管に限らず、胸腔、胸膜腔、胆肝、腎盂、膀胱などの体内の部位に対しても使用することができる。この場合、体内の所定部位に薬液等を供給するだけでなく、体内の所定部位から体液等を取り出すことにも用いることができる。また、前述した第4実施形態ではリング部材78を用いて、可動係合部72,73を本体71の内部側に付勢するようにしたが、リング部材78を用いず、ハウジングの内部を押圧手段とすることができる。同様に、前述した第1〜第3実施形態における押圧手段としてリング部材を用いることもできる。   Further, the indwelling needle according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the outer needle 10 such as the indwelling needle A is placed in a blood vessel. However, the indwelling needle according to the present invention is not limited to a blood vessel, but includes a thoracic cavity, pleural cavity, biliary liver, renal pelvis, bladder It can also be used for parts of the body such as. In this case, not only can a chemical solution or the like be supplied to a predetermined site in the body, but also the body fluid or the like can be extracted from the predetermined site in the body. In the fourth embodiment described above, the ring members 78 are used to urge the movable engagement portions 72 and 73 toward the inside of the main body 71. However, the ring members 78 are not used and the inside of the housing is pressed. It can be a means. Similarly, a ring member can be used as the pressing means in the first to third embodiments described above.

さらに、留置針A等を構成する材料としては種々のものを使用することができる。例えば、外針10、内針20の金属針21以外の部分および針先保護具30等は、ポリプロピレン、ポリカーボネート、ポリウレタン、ナイロン、シリコーン、ポリエーテルイミド、ポリエーテルエーテルケトン、ABS樹脂、ポリエチレン等の各材料を用いて形成することができる。また、カニューレ11は、フッ素樹脂、ポリウレタン等の材料を用いて形成することができる。さらに、留置針A等を構成する各部材の形状や配置等についても、本発明の技術的範囲内で適宜変更することができる。   Furthermore, various materials can be used for the indwelling needle A and the like. For example, the outer needle 10, the portion other than the metal needle 21 of the inner needle 20 and the needle tip protector 30 are made of polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyurethane, nylon, silicone, polyetherimide, polyetheretherketone, ABS resin, polyethylene or the like. Each material can be formed. The cannula 11 can be formed using a material such as fluororesin or polyurethane. Further, the shape and arrangement of each member constituting the indwelling needle A and the like can be changed as appropriate within the technical scope of the present invention.

10…外針、11…カニューレ、11a,21a…先端部、11b…後端部、12…ハウジング、13…内腔、14…開口部、15a,15b…空間部、16…傾斜面、20…内針、21…金属針、21b…段部、22…ハブ、60…針先保護具、61…本体、61a…細径部、62a,63a…基端部、62b,63b…外側部、64a,64b…窓部、62,63…可動係合部、62c,63c…係合片、C…留置針。   DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Outer needle, 11 ... Cannula, 11a, 21a ... Tip part, 11b ... Rear end part, 12 ... Housing, 13 ... Lumen, 14 ... Opening part, 15a, 15b ... Space part, 16 ... Inclined surface, 20 ... Inner needle, 21 ... metal needle, 21b ... step, 22 ... hub, 60 ... needle tip protector, 61 ... main body, 61a ... small diameter part, 62a, 63a ... base end, 62b, 63b ... outer part, 64a , 64b ... window portion, 62, 63 ... movable engagement portion, 62c, 63c ... engagement piece, C ... indwelling needle.

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管状のカニューレと、前記カニューレの基端部に連結され内部に前記カニューレの内部に連通する空間部が設けられたハウジングとからなる外針と、
前記カニューレの先端開口部から先端部を突出させた状態で前記外針内に挿入可能な管状の金属針と、前記金属針の基端部に連結されたハブとからなる内針と、
前記金属針の後部側部分を挿通させる挿通孔を備え、前記挿通孔に前記金属針の後部側部分を挿通させた状態で前記ハウジングに取り付けられ、前記内針を前記外針から抜いたときに、前記金属針の先端部を前記挿通孔内に係合させた状態で、前記内針とともに前記外針から取り外される針先保護具とを備えた留置針であって、
前記針先保護具の本体を円筒状に形成し、前記本体の周面における対向する部分にそれぞれ前記本体の軸方向に沿って延びる窓部を設けるとともに、前記窓部の長手方向の一方の縁部に、一端部が前記縁部にヒンジ連結され、前記本体内に前記金属針を挿通させたときに外側部が前記本体の外側に向って突出し、他端部が可撓性を有する係合片に形成された一対の可動係合部を設け、
前記本体における前記一対の可動係合部に対応する部分から前記金属針を外した状態で、
前記一対の可動係合部の両外側部を、押圧手段を用いて前記本体の内部側に押し込むと、前記両係合片が前記窓部の他方の縁部に係合し、前記本体の内部を塞ぐようにしたことを特徴とする留置針。
An outer needle comprising a tubular cannula and a housing provided with a space connected to the proximal end of the cannula and communicating with the inside of the cannula;
An inner needle comprising a tubular metal needle that can be inserted into the outer needle in a state in which the distal end protrudes from the distal end opening of the cannula, and a hub connected to the proximal end of the metal needle;
An insertion hole through which the rear side portion of the metal needle is inserted; when the rear side portion of the metal needle is inserted into the insertion hole; and attached to the housing; when the inner needle is removed from the outer needle And an indwelling needle provided with a needle tip protector that is removed from the outer needle together with the inner needle in a state where the distal end portion of the metal needle is engaged in the insertion hole,
A main body of the needle tip protector is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a window portion extending along the axial direction of the main body is provided in an opposing portion of the peripheral surface of the main body, and one edge in the longitudinal direction of the window portion One end portion is hinged to the edge portion, and when the metal needle is inserted into the main body, the outer portion protrudes toward the outside of the main body, and the other end portion is flexible. A pair of movable engagement portions formed on the piece are provided,
With the metal needle removed from the portion corresponding to the pair of movable engagement portions in the main body,
When both outer portions of the pair of movable engagement portions are pushed into the inside of the main body using a pressing means, the both engagement pieces engage with the other edge of the window portion, and the inside of the main body An indwelling needle characterized in that it is closed.
前記ハウジングの開口部の内周面を前記針先保護具の本体が摺動できるように形成して、前記開口部の内周面またはその近傍部分で前記押圧手段を構成し、
前記針先保護具が前記ハウジング内に位置しているときには、前記金属針により前記両外側部が前記本体の外側に向って付勢され、前記針先保護具を前記内針とともに前記ハウジングから取り外す際には、前記両外側部が前記開口部の内周面またはその近傍部分によって前記本体の内側に付勢されて前記一対の係合片が前記金属針の先端部側で前記窓部の他方の縁部に係合するようにした請求項1に記載の留置針。
Forming the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the housing so that the main body of the needle tip protector can slide, and configuring the pressing means on the inner peripheral surface of the opening or in the vicinity thereof,
When the needle tip protector is located in the housing, the outer side portions are biased toward the outside of the main body by the metal needle, and the needle tip protector is removed from the housing together with the inner needle. In this case, both the outer portions are urged to the inside of the main body by the inner peripheral surface of the opening or the vicinity thereof, and the pair of engaging pieces are on the other end of the window portion on the tip end side of the metal needle. The indwelling needle according to claim 1, wherein the indwelling needle is adapted to be engaged with an edge of the needle.
前記針先保護具の本体の外周面に、リング部材を軸方向に移動可能に設けて、前記リング部材で前記押圧手段を構成し、
前記リング部材を前記本体の後部側から先端側に移動させると、前記リング部材が前記両外側部を前記本体の内部側に付勢して、前記一対の係合片が前記窓部の他方の縁部に係合し、前記本体の内部を塞ぐようにした請求項1に記載の留置針。
On the outer peripheral surface of the main body of the needle tip protector, a ring member is provided so as to be movable in the axial direction, and the pressing means is constituted by the ring member,
When the ring member is moved from the rear side of the main body to the front end side, the ring member urges the outer side portions toward the inner side of the main body, and the pair of engaging pieces is the other of the window portions. The indwelling needle according to claim 1, wherein the indwelling needle engages with an edge portion and closes the inside of the main body.
前記窓部を、前記針先保護具の軸方向の略中央部に形成した請求項1ないし3のうちのいずれか一つに記載の留置針。   The indwelling needle as described in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 which formed the said window part in the approximate center part of the axial direction of the said needlepoint protector.
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