Needle tip guard for hypodermic needles

Water tip protection for hypodermic needles

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to needle tip protectors for hypodermic needles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The emergence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), combined with the increasing incidence of other blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), presents workers with health an occupational risk unprecedented in modern medicine. The risk of contracting HIV from a needle prick is approximately 1 in 250, but for those who contract HIV infection as a result of a puncture injury the risk becomes 1 in 1. The risk of contracting the Most contagious HBV as a result of a needle stick injury ranges from 1 to 6 to 1 to 30.

[0003] There are also over twenty known blood-borne pathogens that are transmitted through blood and body fluids.

[0004] The presence of any of these pathogens in patients poses a risk to health workers when invasive procedures are performed. Infectious diseases are the third cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer, which means a growing need for safer hypodermic equipment. Ten years ago, infectious diseases were classified as the fifth cause of death, now they are in third place. This increase in infectious diseases is mainly attributed to the excessive use of antibiotics and the increasing availability of reusable, hollow hypodermic equipment.

[0005] As the population of infected people increases, more people will be treated by health professionals, further increasing the chances of transmitting the disease from a patient to a health worker. In addition, the use of disposable hypodermic equipment is increasing by approximately 7% per year.

[0006] In addition, a significant number of patient-to-patient transmission groups in the health field have been identified worldwide. Early data suggest inadequate infection control techniques contribute directly to this increase: including the inappropriate use of hypodermic equipment, multi-dose medication vials, and failures in changing protective gloves and equipment for each new patient.

[0007] Recent studies also cite the discovery of significant blood contamination to reusable blood collection vacuum tube holders that are routinely used to draw blood from different patients. The common practice is to send a vacuum tube holder with 100 needles for blood collection. It is likely that new routes of disease transmission will also be found in the future. Health workers are increasingly at risk of disease transmission and nurses perform most invasive hypodermic procedures, such as drug injection, blood collection and insertion of permanent intravenous catheters (IV).

[0008] Nurses and other health personnel are routinely injured by the exposed lancet, sharpening the needle after use in a patient. The critical moment, where a percutaneous lesion can occur is from the moment the patient's needle, or port IV, is removed until the contaminated needle is safely discarded.

[0009] There are approximately 5.6 million workers in the United States (USA), whose jobs place them at risk of accidental injury. Medical literature cites that approximately one million needle prick accidents occur in the US. each year, with an additional two thirds that are believed not to be reported. One million injuries per year translates to a needle stick injury, on average, every thirty-two seconds. Prior to the proliferation of HIV and serum hepatitis, a needle stick injury was considered a routine part of paying attention to patients. A needle stick injury now has a life-threatening consequence and health workers have to live with this terror daily.

[0010] Hypodermic needles are used in a wide variety of invasive medical procedures with approximately 12 billion units consumed annually. Basically, the vast majority of hypodermic needles are intended for single use only in a given patient and are supplied sterile in a variety of sizes and sizes. Hypodermic needles are normally discarded after a single use in a specially designed puncture-proof biohazard waste container.

[0011] Hypodermic needles are used in medicine, science, veterinary medicine, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and also in the chemical industry. Medical and veterinary uses range from injecting a medication or diluent into a patient or IV port, drawing blood, body fluids or patient samples and preparing medications. Applications in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals essentially refer to research where substances, liquids, gases or compounds are injected, mixed or extracted through a membrane or barrier in a controlled specimen or field. Chemical industry applications involve injection or extraction of substances, liquids, gases or compounds to or from a specimen or a controlled field.

[0012] In each and every instance, whether medical or industrial, the exposed needles pose a danger of injuring the user.

[0013] In medicine, in addition to the danger of coming into contact with contaminated blood or body fluids, highly reactive or toxic substances are used for chemotherapy or therapeutic purposes. In biotechnology, the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, toxic, highly reactive, corrosive materials or substances that are combined or extracted from a variety of experiments or projects.

[0014] Despite all the obvious hazards associated with the use of exposed hypodermic, and the availability of manually activated safety hypodermic devices, unprotected hypodermic needles, exposed continue to dominate the market. This is due to the common practice in the industry where exposed hypodermic needles are sold at discounted prices and are usually packaged with other medical equipment and supplies .

[0015] Medical institutions continue to buy hypodermic exposed in this way simply for economic reasons.

[0016] The basic problem of many of today's hypodermic safety devices is that they are intended to be activated manually, or in the language of the medical device industry, they are considered "active" devices. They may have safety covers, retractable needles, movable covers or the like, but usually require the user to complete another procedure to facilitate the coupling of the safety mechanism. Although there are a number of retractable needles inside syringe devices, the manufacturing costs associated with these devices are prohibitively high.

[0017] What is needed is a low-cost safe hypodermic device with a universal application.

[0018] EP 0554841 refers to a catheter introduction assembly that includes a needle tip cover of a needle with a widened diameter needle shaft portion adjacent to the needle tip. A portion of the tip at the distal end of the needle tip cover is carried out releasably within the catheter hub. The needle tip cover is slidably mounted on the needle shaft and comprises a needle trap in the form of a leaf spring. The needle trap can be coupled with the enlarged portion of the shaft to prevent removal of the needle needle tip cover when the trap covers and blocks the needle tip.

[0019] US 5,601,536 refers to a catheter introducer assembly that includes a needle tip cap. The needle tip cap is distally cup-shaped for a snap fit with the outer surface of the catheter sleeve. The cover is arranged coaxially with the needle shaft to move along it and has a part to extend beyond the tip of the needle. A lock supports the cap to prevent it from moving axially along the needle, after the cap is placed near the tip of the needle.

[0020] US 5,279,591 refers to a catheter introducer assembly comprising a needle guard. The protector is frictionally coupled with the outer surface of the catheter hub. The protector includes a protective housing that has an elastic closure wall. When the needle is removed from the catheter, the elastic closure wall closes the front end of the protective housing, therefore the needle tip is encapsulated within the protector. The protector is prevented from being removed on the tip of the needle by a friction retention coupling.

[0021] US 5,049,136 relates to a catheter introduction assembly that includes a protective sleeve element of a needle with a widened diameter needle shaft portion adjacent to the needle tip. A tapered front end of the protective sheath member is received by friction in the hole of the catheter sleeve. The protective sheath element is slidably mounted on the needle shaft and comprises a small central hole that is of sufficient length to cover the needle tip when the needle is removed from the catheter and also attachable with the enlarged portion of the shaft to prevent the removal of the protective sleeve element from the needle.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a needle tip protector that effectively protects the sharp distal tip of the needle after use.

[0023] It is another object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety apparatus that is automatic and / or semi-automatic, fail-safe and single-use.

[0024] It is another object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety device that looks similar to a standard, exposed, disposable hypodermic needle device (ie, the needle and needle tip are exposed before performing the hypodermic procedure. ).

[0025] It is another object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety device that conforms to existing procedures for the aspiration of medication into a syringe, the administration of injections, and which allows unrestricted access to the vascular or catheter insertion.

[0026] It is another object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety apparatus that provides an exposed sharp point for needle bevel vision.

[0027] It is a further object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety device that automatically and / or manually catches or captures the sharp point of the needle after use.

[0028] It is a further object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety device that allows the medication or diluent to be aspirated into a syringe without prematurely activating the safety mechanism of automatic and / or manual coverage.

[0029] It is a further object of the invention to provide a hypodermic safety apparatus that can be used with a double lancet needle to pierce a cartridge in a pre-filled syringe, or a stopper in a blood collection vacuum tube.

[0030] It is a further object of this invention to provide a hypodermic safety apparatus that lends itself to automated manufacturing.

[0031] It is another object of this invention to minimize any mechanical resistance or fatigue of the components inherent in the energy storage components of the invention when the hypodermic needle is stored.

[0032] It is yet another object of the invention to leave the delicate sharp needle tip untouched during assembly procedures, ensuring a sharpest possible needle tip to minimize any patient discomfort during use of the hypodermic device.

[0033] It is a further object of the invention to reduce the number of components to the lowest possible number necessary in order to provide acceptable hypodermic devices for the health industry, of low cost, fail-safe, single-use.

[0034] It is yet another object of the invention to prevent the separation of the catheter from the catheter transport device until the needle tip is not disposed under Safety Conditions in a protective cover.

[0035] According to the present invention a device is provided as defined in the first claim. The needle guard assembly of the present invention includes a needle guard that is slidably mounted on a hypodermic needle having a needle tip located at the distal end of the needle. The needle guard contains a movable needle trap that is skewed against or toward the hypodermic needle. The needle trap advances over the needle tip, enclosing the needle tip when the needle guard is pushed forward near the sharp distal end of the hypodermic needle. A flange, or any other limiting means, limits the forward movement of the needle guard along the needle.

[0036] In one embodiment, the needle guard is manually driven to advance along the axis of the needle by the user. In another embodiment, a spring, or any other means of pressure, is used to move the needle guard along the axis of the needle. [0037] A hypodermic needle is attached to a housing or a sleeve. A spiral spring can be arranged between the bushing, or the housing, and the needle guard assembly.

[0038] The spring provides the predisposition force to advance the needle guard assembly forward along the axis of the needle. Prior to use, the needle protection assembly may be removably retained near the proximal end of the needle by means of a hitch arm that is attached to the bushing or housing. In one embodiment, the engagement arm is automatically decoupled from the needle guard when a longitudinal compression force is exerted on the retained needle guard. In another embodiment, the hitch arm can be manually deactivated by the user.

[0039] In another embodiment, a laterally capable needle guard assembly is provided that allows the needle tip protection device to be mounted without disturbing the delicate sharp point of the needle. In one embodiment, the laterally capable needle guard assembly includes a grooved configuration. In another embodiment, the laterally capable needle guard assembly includes a "shell-shaped shell" configuration.

[0040] The needle protection assembly includes a coupling mechanism that prevents mechanical separation of the catheter until the needle tip is securely contained within the needle trap. The coupling mechanism includes an arm that has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the arm is attached to the movable needle trap. The distal end of the arm includes a projection that is removably retained within a slit of a catheter cap. Therefore, as the needle trap moves inward to catch the tip of the needle, the arm also moves inward. Inward movement of the arm causes the distal projection of the arm to be released from the slit of the catheter cap, thus allowing a separation between the needle guard assembly and the catheter cap.

[0041] Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from the description that follows, when read in relation to the accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042]

Figure 1 illustrates a complete side view of a prior art hypodermic needle connected to a sleeve.

Figure 2 is a front view of the hypodermic needle hub shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3A is a complete side view of the hypodermic needle cap shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3B is a top view of the hypodermic needle cap shown in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic needle cap shown in Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a complete side view of a bushing.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the bushing shown in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bushing shown in Figure 5 having a flange section for retaining a removable cover.

Figure 8 is a complete side view of the bushing shown in Figure 7 with the addition of a projection for attaching a removable cover.

Figure 9 is a complete rear view of the needle cap shown in Figure 7.

Figure 10 is a complete front view of the bushing shown in Figure 7.

Figure 11 is a complete front view of a needle protection assembly in an embodiment of the application.

Figure 12 is a complete front view of the needle guard assembly shown in Figure

11.

Figure 13 is a complete exterior view of a needle and flange protection assembly in one embodiment of the application.

Figure 14 is a complete side view of a needle protection assembly comprising a unit construction in an embodiment of the application.

Figure 15 illustrates an embodiment of the application in a state ready for use.

Figures 16-18 illustrate the needle protection assembly being activated to cover the tip of a hypodermic needle.

Figures 19-22 illustrate other embodiments of the application.

Figure 23 illustrates another embodiment of the application.

Figures 24 and 25 show the present invention attached to a blood collection device.

Figure 26 shows the application included in a catheter device.

Figure 27 shows an embodiment of the application attached to a syringe.

Figures 28 and 29 show a needle protection according to an embodiment of the application.

Figures 30 show a needle trap that is skewed against or toward the hypodermic needle.

Figures 31 show a needle trapped within a needle protection assembly in an embodiment of the application.

Figure 32 illustrates a flange in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 33 illustrates a needle trap in one embodiment of the application.

Figure 34 is a complete open view of a needle protection assembly in an embodiment of the application.

Figure 35 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the application.

Figure 36 is an open isometric view of the needle guard shown in Figure 34.

Figure 37A shows the tip of the protective assembly needle of Figure 35 in a state ready to be used.

Figure 37B shows the needle tip protection assembly of Figure 37A after it has been activated.

Figures 38A and 38B show a needle tip protection device connected to a refillable syringe in a ready-to-use and protected position, respectively.

Figures 39A and 39B show a needle tip protection device coupled to a pre-filled syringe in a position ready for use and protected, respectively.

Figures 40A and 40B show a needle protection device coupled to a pre-filled cartridge.

Figure 41A and 41B show a needle protection device coupled to a blood collection apparatus in a position ready for use and protected, respectively.

Figures 42A and 42B illustrate another embodiment of the application.

Figure 42C illustrates a needle protection assembly according to an embodiment of the application.

Figures 43A and 43B show separate embodiments of the needle protection assembly of the application.

Figure 44A shows another embodiment of the application.

Figure 44B illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of the needle guard shown in Figure 44A.

Figures 45A-C, 46 and 47 illustrate a needle bushing according to an embodiment of the application.

Figures 48A-C illustrate various retrofit bushing configurations according to an embodiment of the application.

Figure 49A shows a complete side view of a needle protection assembly

coupled to a prior art needle cap.

Figure 49B is a cross-sectional view of Figure 49A.

Figure 50 is a cross-sectional side view of the needle protection assembly

coupled to a pre-filled syringe.

Figure 51 is a cross-sectional side view of the needle guard assembly coupled to a pre-filled cartridge syringe cap.

Figure 52 is a cross-sectional side view of the integral molded needle guard assembly to a pre-filled cartridge syringe cap.

Figure 53 is a cross-sectional side view of a catheter adapter IV of the art

previous.

Figure 54 shows an IV catheter adapter

Figure 55 shows an IV catheter adapter

Figure 56 illustrates an assembly attachable to a blood collection device.

Figure 57 illustrates a full front view of a needle protection assembly according to a

Application completion.

Figure 58 is a cross-sectional side view of a pre-filled syringe cartridge sleeve of a prior art.

Figure 59 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly threadedly coupled to a glass cartridge sleeve.

Figure 60 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly fixedly attached to a

glass cartridge

Figures 61-63 illustrate a catheter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 64-67 illustrate another embodiment of the application.

Figure 68 shows a complete side view of another embodiment of the application.

Figures 69-77 show a needle protection assembly according to an embodiment of the

request.

Figure 78 is a cross-sectional side view of the application for the use of a male luer syringe in a ready-to-use state.

Figure 79 is a cross-sectional side view of the application for use in a pre-filled syringe or a pre-filled cartridge syringe in a state ready for use.

Figure 80 is a cross-sectional side view of the bushing and the cover shown in the

Figure 78

Figure 81 is a cross-sectional view of the needle and cap shown in Figure 79.

Figure 82 and 83 illustrate a ring for use in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 84 shows another embodiment of the application.

Figure 85 illustrates another embodiment of the application.

Figure 86 is a graph depicting the interaction of an elastic element and a sliding element, without a needle protection notch.

Figure 87 is a graph depicting the interaction of the elastic element and a sliding element with a needle protection notch.

Figures 88-94 illustrate a series of various embodiments of the application.

Figures 95 and 96 show a complete side view of a needle cap according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 97 to 102 show the embodiments of Figures 50, 51, 52, 54 and 55 with a needle having a change in the contour.

Figures 103-105 illustrate a catheter in another new embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 106-108 show a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the application.

Figures 109-113 illustrate a needle guard that can be loaded sideways according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 114 and 115 show a needle protection assembly for use in a catheter.

Figures 116 and 119 show a needle trap according to an embodiment of the application.

Figure 117 is a complete top view of a housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 118 shows a cross-sectional view and a sectional view of a catheter introducer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 120 and 121 illustrate catheter assemblies in still other embodiments of the present invention.

Figures 122A-122C show an isometric view of a catheter in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 123 and 124 show a needle trap assembly for use in a catheter.

Figures 124-127 and Figures 129-130 illustrate a needle shield according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 128 illustrates a needle shield according to another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] A needle tip protection device is described. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough knowledge of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the invention can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and process steps have not been demonstrated in particular detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention.

[0044] In addition, it should be noted that throughout this debate reference will be made to a variety of devices with hypodermic needles, such as refillable syringes, pre-filled syringes, pre-filled syringes, blood collection devices and catheters. It is appreciated, however, that the request is not limited to these devices, and can be used in any application where it is desired to provide a protective layer on the tip of a needle or other elongated object.

[0045] It is also taken into account that the invention of the needle cover disclosed herein in relation to a catheter

IV can be easily adapted to all types of other catheters where a needle can be used, including, but not limited to, neurological, urological, central venous, oximetry, thermodilution, PTCA, PTA, angiography, atherectomy catheters, of enlectrophysiology, aspiration and drainage of a wound, cardiovascular, pulmonary and spine. The invention of the needle cap described herein on a syringe can also be easily adapted to a blood collection needle, or any other needle used in invasive procedures, including but not limited to, angiography, cardiovascular, ophthalmological, orthopedic, dental , veterinarians, chemotherapy, and arterial blood gases.

[0046] Figure 1 is a complete side view of an exposed, standard, prior art hypodermic needle 10, which has a sharp needle tip 11 at the distal end with the proximal, opposite end of the needle 10 connected to a bushing 12, with at least one flange at the most proximal end to secure the needle bushing 12 to a male luer bushing, a needle nest 4 at the distal end of the bushing bushing 12, to securely insert the needle 10, and a plurality of fins 2 in needle nest 4.

[0047] Figure 2 is a drawing of a full front view of the hypodermic needle bush 12 of the prior art, with an opening that creates a fluid / gas passage to the hypodermic needle, a needle nest 4 for insertion of shape fix the hypodermic needle 10 thereon, with the needle nest 4 surrounded by a plurality of fins 2 and a plurality of tabs 1.

[0048] Figure 3A is a drawing of a full side view of the hypodermic needle bush 12 of the prior art with at least one flange 1 for inserting the needle bush 12 into a male luer bush, a needle nest 4 to fixedly insert the needle (not shown here) and a plurality of fins 2.

[0049] Figure 3B is a drawing of the entire upper part of the hypodermic needle bush 12 of the prior art with at least one flange 1 for inserting the needle bush 12 into a male luer bush, a needle nest 4 to insert the needle fixedly (not shown here) and a plurality of fins 2.

[0050] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic needle bush of the prior art shown in Figure 2 along axis 4-4 comprising a portion of the sleeve 12 with a flange 1, an opening which it creates a fluid / gaseous passage to the hypodermic needle (not shown here), a needle nest 4 to fixedly insert a hypodermic needle (not shown here), and a plurality of fins 2.

[0051] Figure 5 is a drawing of a complete side view of a bushing section comprising a hypodermic needle bushing 112 with at least one flange 101 for inserting the needle bushing 112 into a male luer bushing, a nest of needle 104 (not shown here) for fixedly inserting the needle (not shown in this view), an inner opening that creates a fluid / gaseous passage between the needle sleeve 112 and the needle (not shown here), a projection 5 located at the distal end of the needle bushing 112, the projection being connected to the extended side wall section 15 at the distal end of the needle bushing 112, and a movable hitch arm 26 with a finger pad 27 connected to the needle bushing 112 by an articulation section 23, the movable hook arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position in the needle bushing 112, said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred molding position.

[0052] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 5. The needle bushing 112 includes an inner opening that provides a fluid / gaseous passage between the needle bushing 112 and the needle (not shown here) . The arrow "M" indicates the directional movement of the hitch 26.

[0053] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 5 having a section 16 for removably holding a removable cover over the hypodermic needle.

[0054] Figure 8 is a complete side view of the sleeve 112 shown in Figure 7, with the addition of at least one projection 14 located next to section 16, said projection 14 being mating with a removable cover. The projection 14, together with a contact element of the removable cover, is positioned to facilitate the insertion or removal of a hypodermic needle from a connection device. The bushing 112 also includes a projection or a clamp 17 with a cover or fastening means 18 for attaching a flange.

[0055] Figure 9 is a complete rear view of the needle bush 112 shown in Figure 7.

[0056] Figure 10 is a drawing of the full front view of the cap comprising a hypodermic needle bush 112 with an extended wall section 15, an opening that creates a fluid / gas route to the hypodermic needle (not shown) , a needle nest 104 for fixed positioning of the needle (not shown), a projection 5, which can be used as a guide for the alignment of another component, a section 16 for removably holding a removable cover over the hypodermic needle (not shown here), a projection 14 located next to section 16 for attaching a corresponding component of a removable cover (not shown), and a movable hitch arm 26 with a finger pad 27 coupled to the needle bush 112 by an articulation section 23 (not shown).

[0057] Figure 11 is a complete front view of a needle guard assembly 22 placed in the front part of the sleeve 112 comprising a guide opening 47 with a hypodermic needle 10 therethrough, said opening 47 being created by coupling the open face sections of the needle guard assembly 22 together in a dividing line 43, a protrusion 5 which is used as a guide for locating the needle protection assembly 22 in the sleeve 112 through which an opening is created in the needle protection assembly 22 when the open face sections of the protection assembly of the needle 22 is coupled to each other, a removable section 16 for removably holding a removable cover over the hypodermic needle 10, a projection 14 located adjacent to section 16 to couple a corresponding component of a removable cover (not shown). In an embodiment of the needle guard 22 it also includes a movable hitch arm that is attached to the needle sleeve 112 by an articulation section. A flange (not shown) is generally used to securely attach the needle guard 22 to the sleeve 112.

[0058] Figure 12 is a complete front view of the needle protection assembly 22 shown in Figure 11 comprising a guide opening 47 created by engaging the open face sections of the needle protection assembly 22 together to the dividing line 43, a cavity 25 with a projection 44 at the rear or inner end of the cavity 25, a flange 24 connected to an articulation section 28 and an opening adjacent to the articulation section.

[0059] Figure 13 is a complete, top exterior view of the needle guard assembly 22 and the fabricated flange 24 comprising an open face needle guard 22 with an articulation section 28, with adjacent portions 39 that create an opening in the needle protection assembly 22 coupled together, a needle tip protection 41 with an articulation section 40 that allows the needle tip protection 41 to move, a cavity 25 with a projection 44 and a flange 24 with a connector or loop 20.

[0060] Figure 14 is a complete side view of a unit assembly of a one-piece embodiment of the application comprising a hypodermic needle bush 112, having at least one flange 101, an extended wall section 15 , a projection 5, a movable hitch arm 26 connected to said bushing 112 by a hinge 23, said hitch arm having a finger pad 27 at the proximal end and a hitch projection 21 at the distal end, a projection 17 connecting a flange 24 to a sliding needle protection assembly 22, with a movable needle tip protection 41 and an articulation section 40. In addition to serving as an alignment guide the needle protection 22, the projection 5 It can also serve as an aspiration stop when a needle is inserted into a medicine bottle.

[0061] Figure 15 is a complete side view of the application shown in the ready-to-use configuration comprising a hypodermic needle 10 with a sharp point 11, a needle cap 112, with at least one tab 101, a section of extended side wall 15, a section 16 for joining a removable cover, a projection 14 located next to section 16, said projection 14 being attachable with a removable cover, the projection 14 being in relation to the corresponding element of the removable cover, positioned to facilitate the placement or removal of a hypodermic needle of a connection device, a movable hitch arm connected to the sleeve 112 by a hinge 23, said arm having hook a finger pad 27 at the proximal end and a hitch boss 21 at the distal end, said hook arm 26 removably supporting said needle guard 22 and a compressed elastic member 19 in a retained position, said needle guard 22 having a movable needle tip guard 41 which presses in contact with the needle hypodermic, a protrusion 5 in the bushing 112 to align a needle protection assembly 22 to the needle bushing 112 so that the movable hitch arm 26 suitably enters the corresponding cavity 25 in the needle protection assembly 22, said assembly being of protection of the needle 22 connected to the sleeve 112 by means of a flange 24.

[0062] Figure 16 is a complete side view of Figure 15 with a longitudinal compression force exerted on the needle guard assembly 22, where the needle guard assembly 22 and the compressed elastic member 19 move enough to release the support by the projection 21 of the movable hitch arm 26.

[0063] Figure 17 is a complete side view of Figure 15 with the needle protection assembly released 22 being driven to the distal end of the hypodermic needle 10 by the force extending from the elastic member 19, said protection of the tip of the needle 41 by pressingly contacting said hypodermic needle 10 by the inherent memory of the molded configuration of said protection of the tip of the needle 41 and / or the force extending around the elastic element 19.

[0064] Figure 18 is a complete side view of Figure 15 with the elastic element 19 extended and still exerting force on the needle protection assembly 22, said elastic element 19 inherently assists in pressing molded the protection of the tip of the needle 41 driving said protection from the tip of the needle 41 in and in front of the sharp point of the needle, said needle protection assembly 22 is limited to further advance through the extended flange 24, with the sharp hypodermic needle tip being caught within the needle protection assembly 22, with needle tip protection 41 now positioned securely in front of the sharp needle tip, said needle tip protection 41 blocks the opening guide of the needle protection assembly 22, ensuring safe containment of the sharp point.

[0065] Figure 19 is a complete bottom view of Figure 15 showing the elements of the application and a rectangular finger pad configuration, although the finger pad configuration only has to be suitable (round, square, triangular or similar) to facilitate a manual force to release the support in the retained needle protection assembly 22, said needle protection assembly 22 has a groove 25 for attaching the distal end of the movable hitch arm 26 to the corresponding section in the needle protection assembly 22.

[0066] Figure 20 is a complete top view of Figure 15 showing the elements of the application and having a flange 24, which may have a round, square, elliptical or tape-shaped cross section and an articulation section 28. It is important to note that the flange can comprise both rigid or flexible characteristics, and can be molded together with other components, or be a separate component. A rigid flange should be able to slide along the side of a syringe, a pre-filled syringe or cartridge, a blood collection needle holder or IV catheter when the device is used, and that flange could slide through a opening that would limit the axial advance of the flange and the protection of the needle. This rigid flange would have to have a proximal end larger than the opening, so the flange would be limited in its sliding motion.

[0067] A flexible flange can be more elastic or rigid by changing the molecular alignment of the molecules of the flange component by stretching, heating, radiation treatment or the like. The flange can be manufactured separately, or connected to any of the bushing components, the needle protection assembly or the needle protection housing. The flange may be formed from a single variety, or a combination of materials, including but not limited to: plastic resin, synthetic material, organic material, fabric, woven material, braided material, metal, silk, or a composite material.

[0068] Figure 21 is a complete side view of Figure 15 having an extended projection 105 to prevent premature release of the removable needle protection assembly 22. This embodiment can be used for purposes of blood collection, placement of a permanent catheter or the prevention of premature activation during the aspiration of the medicine.

[0069] Figure 22 is a complete top view of Figure 15 'having an extended projection 105 to prevent premature release of the removable needle protection assembly 22.

[0070] Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view of the application ready for use with the elements described herein, with the elastic element 19 in a compressed position with the needle guard assembly removably supported by the projection 21 of the movable hitch arm 26, an opening for orientation of said needle guard assembly 22 adjacent to said sleeve portion 112, and an opening 47 with a hypodermic needle 10 therethrough, said engagement arm 26 having a projection 49 for engaging said needle protection assembly 22 when said needle protection assembly moves towards said bushing portion 112 , said projection 49 manually moves said hitch arm 26 in an outward manner ensuring said hitch arm 26 moves outwardly releasing the support on the needle guard assembly 22.

[0071] Figure 24 is a complete side view of the application for blood collection purposes showing the elements described and symbolized in the previous drawings, in addition to a double lancet hypodermic needle 110 having a sharp tip 11 at the end distal and a sharp point 111 at the proximal end (see Figure 25), a bushing 212 having a threaded section for removably engaging the bushing in a needle holder 45 (see figure 25) by means of threads 74, and a collapsible, collapsible cover 48 at the distal end of the needle 110 and a outgoing 105.

[0072] Figure 25 is a complete side view of the application for blood collection showing the elements described and symbolized in the previous drawings, in addition to the invention that is removably attached to a needle holder 45, said having Needle holder 45 a larger opening in the proximal end for insertion of a removable blood collection tube, and a smaller opening at the distal end to removably connect a blood collection needle 110 and a sleeve 212. A manual release means is activated by pressing the finger pad 27 down or in, this is indicated by the arrow "F" pointing towards the finger pad 27.

[0073] It should be noted that the fixing means for connecting the invention to the support of the blood collection needle 45 is not limited to the threaded means 74 shown in this application. Other fixing means, such as friction coupling, snap fit, wedge or the like can also be used to perform the same function.

[0074] Figure 26 is a complete side view of the application with a removable, permanent catheter, having a socket 312 connected to a hollow perforated needle 210 with a distal stiletto 211 and a removable, permanent catheter 51 and a catheter cap 50 slidably disposed in said needle 210. All other prominent elements are described in the previous drawings.

[0075] Figure 27 is a complete side view of the application in a ready-to-use state attached to a syringe 6 by the sleeve 112.

[0076] All other featured elements are described in the previous drawings.

[0077] Figure 28 is a complete front view of the needle protection assembly shown in an open face configuration comprising a needle protection assembly 22 having an articulation section 28 joining each section, a line of division 43 where the sections coincide, an opening guide 47 in each section, a cavity 25 in a section having a projection 44 for joining with the corresponding element 144 in the other section of said needle protection assembly 22, a protection of the movable needle tip 41 and a post 36 for joining the sections of the needle guard assembly 22.

[0078] Figure 29 is a complete rear view of the needle protection assembly shown in an open-face configuration comprising a needle protection assembly 22 having an articulation section 28 joining each section, a line of division 43 where the sections coincide, an opening guide 47 in each section, a projection 44 for joining with the corresponding element 144 in the other section of the needle protection assembly 22, a protection of the movable needle tip 41, at least one post or projection 36 in a section of the needle protection assembly 22 that enters at least one corresponding slot 37 in the section of another needle protection assembly 22 for secure the sections together.

[0079] Figure 30 is a cross-sectional side view showing the interaction of the needle protection assembly 22 with the elastic element 19 and the hypodermic needle 10 and the sharp needle tip 11, comprising a protection assembly of the movable needle 22 with a hypodermic needle 10 therethrough, with an elastic element 19 driving the needle guard assembly 22 toward the distal end of the hypodermic needle 10. The needle protection assembly 22 having a protection of the tip of the movable needle 41 with an articulation section 40, said protection of the needle tip 41 is molded in a manner in which the protection of the tip of the needle needle 41 comprises a pressure force inherent towards the hypodermic needle 10, another pressure force is exerted in the protection of the tip of the needle 41 by the extension force of the elastic element 19, said needle tip protection 41 enters the corresponding cavity 31 when said needle tip protection 41 moves beyond the tip of the sharp needle 11, said needle tip protection 41 slidably contacts said needle hypodermic 10. The protection of the needle 22 is attached to a bush member 12 by means of a flange 24 as described and highlighted in the previous drawings.

[0080] Figure 31 is a cross-sectional side view showing the containment of the sharp needle tip 11 within the needle protection assembly 22 comprising a needle protection assembly 22 with a hypodermic needle 10 through the same, said needle protection assembly 22 being driven beyond the distal end of the hypodermic needle 10 and sharp needle tip 11 by the extension force of an elastic element 19 by which the protection of the self-pressed needle tip 41 of the needle guard assembly 22 moves in front of the tip of the sharp needle 11, containing the tip of the sharp needle 11 within the needle protection assembly 22 and behind the substantially impenetrable protection of the needle tip 41 having an articulation section 40. Additionally, the extension force of the elastic element 19 drives the protection of the needle tip 41 inwards to a covered position, said elastic element 19 surrounds both the needle protection assembly 22 and the outer wall of the protection of the tip of the needle 41 which supports the protection of the tip of the needle 41 in a closed position, of protection by a force of radial confinement. In the protected, closed position, the needle tip protection 41 enters the corresponding cavity 31 of the needle guard assembly 22, preventing movement and ensuring safe containment of the sharp needle tip 11 within the assembly needle guard 22. The needle guard 22 is connected to a bushing or housing by means of a flange as described and symbolized in the previous drawings.

[0081] Figure 32 is a complete top view of a separate flange 24 with connection loops 20 at the proximal and distal ends. This flange embodiment is used with a separate bushing component and a separate needle protection assembly component.

[0082] Figure 33 is a cross-sectional side view of the needle protection assembly 22 comprising a needle tip protection 41 having an articulation section 40 related to the needle protection assembly 22.

[0083] Said needle tip protection 41 is molded so that it presses as shown and can be moved to an open and closed position. Said needle tip protection may comprise a substantially impenetrable plastic resin and / or a substantially impenetrable metal.

[0084] Figure 34 is a full open view of the inside of the manufactured open face needle guard assembly 22 manufactured and before being joined. Said needle protection assembly 22 comprising two joint sections that are connected by an articulation section 28 having a flange 24, a section of a needle protection assembly having a needle tip protection, self-pressing, substantially impenetrable, movable 41 with a movable hinge 40 connected with said needle protection assembly 22, a post or projection 36, a cavity 25 with a projection 44 and a cavity 38 for nesting said needle protection assembly 22 adjacent to needle bush 112, 212 or 312 as shown in the previous drawings, with the corresponding protection assembly of the needle of the section having a corresponding slot 31 for said protection of the tip of the needle 41 to enter, a slot 37 to receive the corresponding position 36, a proximal inner guide section 35 and a distal inner guide section 47 of the hypodermic needle 10 (not shown), a corresponding receiving section 144 for cavity 25 and a projection 44, and a cavity 38 for nesting said assembly of needle guard 22 adjacent to needle sleeve 112, 212 or 312 as shown in other drawings in this document.

[0085] Figure 35 is an exploded view, complete of the application that has the elements described herein, the other accompanying drawings comprise a sliding needle guard assembly 22 in the closed face configuration with a flange 24 and a loop 20; an elastic element 19, and a hypodermic needle 10 fixedly attached to the needle sleeve. Figure 36 shows needle guard assembly 22 in full view, in open face configuration. The open face, or "shell-shaped shell" configuration of the needle guard makes this embodiment possible, using standard injection molding techniques. The sharp needle 10 is first attached to the sleeve portion 112, then the needle 10 is coated with a lubricant to reduce friction, the elastic member 19 is arranged concentrically on the needle 10 and then the assembly is compressed The needle guard 22 is mounted from the side of the needle 10 preventing the sharp point 11 from being contacted, the needle guard assembly 22 and the flange 24 are then attached to the sleeve 122 through connection means 20.

[0086] The extended wall section 15 can be removed from the invention to work, but it protects the elastic element 19. The elements of the needle protection assembly 22, in relation to the others, and in relation to the bevel of the Sharp needle tip 11, can also be oriented as deemed necessary to adapt to a specific procedure or purpose.

[0087] Figure 37A is an isometric drawing of a needle tip of the protection device 500 in an embodiment of the application.

[0088] Figure 37A shows protection device 500 in a ready-to-use position. Figure 37B shows the protection device 500 protecting the needle tip inside the needle protection assembly 22.

[0089] Figures 38A and 38B show a needle tip protection device 500 in an embodiment of the application attached to a refillable syringe 501 in a position ready for use and a protected position, respectively.

[0090] Figures 39A and 39B show a needle tip protection device 500 in an embodiment of the application attached to a pre-filled syringe 502 in a position ready for use and a protected position, respectively.

[0091] Figures 40A and 40B show a needle protection device 500 in an embodiment of the application attached to a pre-filled cartridge 503. Figure 40A shows the pre-filled cartridge 503 before use. Figure 40B shows the pre-filled cartridge 503 after the protection device 500 is activated.

[0092] Figures 41A and 41B show a needle protection device 500 in an embodiment of the application connected to a blood collection device 504 in a position ready for use and a protected position, respectively.

[0093] Figure 42A shows a needle tip protection assembly according to another embodiment of the application for protection of the distal end 11 of a standard hypodermic needle 10. The assembly includes a needle guard 22 that is mounted Sliding over the needle. The needle guard 22 contains a movable needle trap 41 that is skewed against or towards the axis of the needle 10.

[0094] The needle trap 41 advances over the tip 11 of the needle 10, which encloses the tip of the needle 11, when the needle guard 22 is placed near the distal tip of the needle 10. Figure 42B shows the tip of the distal needle 11 captured in the needle guard 22. In the embodiment of Figure 42A, the needle guard 22 is moved forward along the axis of the needle 10 by the user. In Figure 42A, the needle trap 41 is shown as a detachable element of the needle guard 22 that can be inserted into a groove 80 located adjacent to the proximal end of the needle guard 22. The needle trap 41 generally comprises a flexible metal element. Other impenetrable materials that are not susceptible to fatigue can also be used.

[0095] For example, some plastics or other materials from resin may be used. In such cases, the needle trap 41 can be integrally molded with the needle guard 22. A cavity 31 can be included within the needle guard 22 to receive the needle trap 41. A flexible flange 24 limits the advance of the protection of the needle 22 along the needle 10. Other limiting means, such as, for example, a change in the contour of the needle 10 or the use of a rigid flange assembly can be used instead of the flexible flange. These limiting devices will be described in more detail later in this description.

[0096] Figure 42C shows a needle guard 22a which is another embodiment of the needle guard 22 shown in Figures 42A and 42B. The needle guard 22a of Figure 42C includes an integrally molded needle trap 41a, a notch 61a, a cavity 61b in the trap 41a, and a needle guard 22, respectively. An elastic element 102 is held between the notch 61a and the cavity 61b. The stored energy of elastic element 102 drives the needle trap 41a towards or against the needle 10. The elastic element 102 may comprise a "V" shape or simply may comprise an element that has been curved to create a Stored energy.

[0097] Figure 43A is a complete side view of an embodiment of the application with the elastic member 119 extended and still exerting force on the needle guard assembly 22, said elastic member 119 inherently molded helps to press the protection trap of the needle 41 by pressing said needle protection trap 41 in and in front of the tip of the sharp needle 11 (see Figure 33), said needle protection assembly 22 is limited to further advance by the flange 24 which limits, with the sharp point of the hypodermic needle caught in the needle protection assembly 22, with the needle protection trap 41 now positioned securely facing the tip of the sharp needle 11, said needle protection trap 41 blocking the opening of the opening guide 47 of the needle protection assembly 22, ensuring the secure containment of that sharp point 11 within the needle protection assembly 22. The needle protection trap 41 is attached to the needle protection assembly 22 by an articulation section 40. A hollow perforated hypodermic needle 10 is fixedly attached to a bushing 112, said bushing 112 having at least one proximal flange 101 for fixing said bushing 112 to a male luer bushing, said bushing 112 also has an eyelash 16 for joining removably a protective storage cover (not shown), said flange 16 having at least one shoulder or projection 14 for interconnection with a corresponding portion of a storage cover to allow coupling and / or rotating removal of said bushing 112 or a medical device, said bushing also having a portion of body 15, a projection 5, and a movable hitch arm 26, said hitch arm 26 being fixedly attached to said body of the bushing 15 by an articulation section 23, said hook arm also having a hook 21, a projection, cam or ramp 49 and a finger pad or button 27.

[0098] Figure 43B shows the needle protection assembly of Figure 43A attached to a syringe 6. The needle protection assembly may be an integral part of the syringe 6, or it may be joined as a complementary component.

[0099] Figure 44A is a complete side view of the disclosed application with the elastic member 119 extended and still exerting a force extending in the needle guard assembly 22, said elastic member 119 inherently molded help to press the trap needle protection 41 by pressing said needle protection trap 41 inward and in front of the tip of the sharp needle 11, said needle protection assembly 22 is limited to further advance through the limiting flange 24, with the tip of the sharp hypodermic needle 11 caught within the needle protection assembly 22, with the needle protection trap 41 located now safely facing the tip of the sharp needle 11. Said needle protection 22 having an enlarged groove section 44a for removably supporting said needle protection assembly 22 in a retained position. Said extended groove section 44a places the interface between the hook of the hitch arm 21 and the needle guard assembly 22 away from any potential junction that may occur during needle insertion. If the interface of the retaining means is too close to the insertion surface, the engagement arm 26 may be prevented from removably holding the needle guard assembly 22. A flexible projection 107 is included within the shield assembly of the needle to keep the final coil of the spring 119 in a locked position after the needle tip protection device has been activated.

[0100] Figure 44B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the flexible projection 107. The needle protection trap 41 is attached to the needle protection assembly 22 in an articulation section 40. The needle 10 is fixedly attached to a bushing 112, said bushing 112 having at least one proximal flange 101 for fixing said bushing 112 to a male luer bushing, said bushing also having a body portion 15, a projection 5, and an arm of movable hook 26, said hook arm 26 being fixedly connected to said body of the bushing 15 by means of an articulation section 23, said hook arm also having a hook 21 and a shoulder 49.

[0101] Figure 45A is a full side view drawing of the needle cap 412, according to an embodiment of the application comprising a hypodermic needle cap 412 comprising a flange 401 for attaching the needle cap 412 to a cap male luer, a needle nest 404 to insert the needle in a fixed manner, a plurality of fins 402, and a land 75 to connect another component to the bushing 412.

[0102] Figure 45B is a complete top view of the needle bushing 412 shown in Figure 45B having a flange 401 for attaching the needle bushing 412 to a male luer bushing, a needle nest 404 for fixedly connecting a needle, a plurality of fins 402, and a portion 75 for connecting another component to the sleeve 412.

[0103] Figure 45C is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 45A comprising a hypodermic needle cap 412 with a flange 401 for attaching the needle cap 412 to a male luer cap, a needle nest 404 for insertion fixedly the needle 10, an opening therethrough creating a fluid / gaseous passage from said bush 412 to said needle 10, a plurality of fins 402, and a portion 75 to connect another component to the sleeve 412.

[0104] Figure 46 is a drawing of a complete side view of the described application assembly comprising a hypodermic needle cap 412 with a flange 401 for attaching the needle cap 412 to a male luer cap, a needle nest 404 to fixedly insert the needle, at least one, or a plurality of shortened fins 403, and a portion 75 to connect another component to the sleeve 412.

[0105] Figure 47 is a drawing of a full front view of Figures 45A and 46, comprising a hypodermic needle bush 412 with an opening that creates a fluid / gas passage to the hypodermic needle 10, a needle nest 404 having at least one, or a plurality of adjacent fins 402 or 403, at least one, or a plurality of flanges 401 and a portion 75.

[0106] Figure 48A is a complete side view of the assembly application having a back-adjusted bushing portion 215 that is fixedly attached to a bushing portion 412 by a thermal post connection. Said bushing portion 215 has an annular flange 16 for connecting a protective storage cover, a projection 17 for fixing a flange, said projection 17 having an opening for connecting or joining the flange in an insertable manner, said projection 17 having an end proximal at an angle to eliminate any possibility of the flange capturing the projection 17 when the needle guard 22 is activated. A portion of the sleeve 215 also includes a well or pocket 18 for removably inserting a flange into a shape outside the path, and a fastening means 77 for removably securing said needle guard 22 in a retained position adjacent to said bushing portion 215.

[0107] Figure 48B is a complete front view of the sleeve 215 described in Figure 48A comprising a hypodermic needle sleeve 215 having an opening with a plurality of grooves that fits correspondingly at the distal end of a sleeve of the hypodermic needle shown in this application, said grooves accept the fin or fins 402 of said bushing 412, an annular flange 16, a projection 17 for fixing a flange or the like, a well or pocket 18 for removably inserting a flange or the like, and a retaining means 77 having an opening 78 for removably securing said needle guard 22 in a retained position next to the sleeve portion 215.

[0108] Figure 48C is a complete front view of Figure 48A comprising a hypodermic needle cap portion 215, an opening that fits correspondingly over the distal end of a hypodermic needle cap shown in this application, an annular tab 16. There is a groove shown in the opening, and at least one groove is needed to secure the needle bushing 412 and the bushing portion 215 together to keep the bushing portion 215 and the needle bushing 412 aligned when a force is exerted circumferential on adjacent components.

[0109] Figure 49A is a complete side view of the assembly being fixedly attached to a prior art needle bushing 12 having at least one flange 1 for inserting the needle bushing 12 into a male luer bushing, a section 16 for removably supporting a protective storage cover 54 on the hypodermic needle 10 (shown in other drawings in this application), a projection 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said projection 5 being connected to the bushing portion 15 at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said section 16 having a shoulder 14 for pivotally joining said invention to said storage cover, and a movable hitch arm 26 with a finger pad 27, attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, said finger pad 27 having at least one projection to create a more positive grip or contact with said finger pad 27. The finger pad 27 also comprises a different or bright color, which serves as a visual indicator for the user to easily locate the finger pad for manual unlocking of said needle guard assembly 22 or the like, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position adjacent to said bushing portion 15, said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred molding position.

[0110] Figure 49B is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 49A showing the disclosed assembly connected to a prior art needle bush 12, said hypodermic needle bush 12 comprising at least one tab 1 for inserting the needle bush 12 to a male luer bush, on the one hand a needle nest 4 for fixedly inserting the needle (not shown) having said needle nest 4 at least one,

or a plurality of fins 2 and an inner opening that creates a fluid / gaseous passage between the needle bush 12 and the needle. [0111] The assembly is shown being set back to said prior art bush 12, said fixing means comprising a rotating welding, sonic welding, heat welding, or mechanical fixing means, as shown by the projection 64 joined by means of a snap fit or friction fit, said needle nest 4 having a cavity or groove manufactured to accept said boss 64 of the sleeve portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said projection 5 being connected at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably connecting protective storage covers (not shown) said section 16 also having a means for creating a tortuous passage that prevents contamination from entering the sterile field created by enclosing the needle 10, the protection of the needle 22 and the sleeve portion 15 within a protective storage cover. The bushing portion 15 includes a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a finger pad or button 27, a projection 21 for retaining a component removably held in a position adjacent to the bushing portion 15, said engagement arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing the engagement arm 26 in an external manner, when a compression force is applied to the protection of the needle 22 removably held with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the hypodermic needle bush 12.

[0112] Figure 50 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly attached to a pre-filled glass syringe of the prior art 6 having a nest flange 7 and a hypodermic needle 10 showing the disclosed invention attached to said pre-filled syringe of glass 6. The body of the bush 15 is fixedly connected to the syringe 6 in the nest flange 7 by the fixing section 65; said bushing body 15 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of said bushing portion 15, said boss being connected at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having a fixedly connected flange 24 , said bushing body 15 also having a section 16 for removably connecting a protective storage cover to a movable hitch arm or lever 26 connected to the bushing body 15 by an articulation section 23, said lever 26 having a touch screen 27, a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position in the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also having a shoulder 49 to drive said hitch arm 26 outward, when a compression force is applied to a removably held needle guard with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position for retain at least one component in a retained position on the bushing portion

15.

[0113] Figure 51 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly attached to a pre-filled cartridge syringe cap of the prior art 8a having a fixedly attached needle 10 with a sharp proximal end III and a sharp distal end, said sharp proximal end III for perforating the cap of a medicament or liquid cartridge. The cap portion 15 is fixedly attached to said syringe cap 8a in the needle nest 4, said cap portion 15 having a projection 5 located in the cap portion 15, said protrusion 5 having an insertion section 17 with an opening for inserting a flange (not shown), said insertion section 17 having a beveled face on the proximal side to eliminate any possibility that the flange will catch and hang on said insertion section 17, when said needle guard is released from a retained position, said sleeve portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably attaching a protective storage cover and a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch pad 27 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removably held position in the bushing portion 15, said hitching arm 26 also having a projection 49 for propelling the hitch arm 26 outwards, when a compression force is applied to a removably held needle guard with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the sleeve body 15.

[0114] Figure 52 is a cross-sectional side view of the integrally molded assembly to a prefilled cartridge syringe bush 8b having a fixedly attached needle 10 with a sharp proximal end 111 and a sharp distal end (not shown) , said sharp proximal end 111 is for piercing the cap of a medicament or liquid cartridge. The integral bushing portion 15 has a needle nest 4, a projection 5 located on said bushing portion 15, said projection 5 having an insertion section 17 with a groove for inserting a flange (not shown) said insertion section 17 has a beveled face on the proximal side to eliminate any possibility that the flange 24 captures and hangs on said insertion section 17, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 removably inserting a protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position adjacent to the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also has a projection 49 for driving the hitch arm 26 outward, when a compression force is applied to a removably held needle guard 22 (shown in other drawings in this application), with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component of a retained position on the sleeve portion 15.

[0115] Figure 53 is a drawing of a cross-sectional side view of a prior art permanent intravenous catheter (IV) 29 having a catheter mounting section 9, with a section 18 for placing a storage cover of removable protection, a fixedly attached hypodermic needle 10, and a male section 78 for removably attaching a permanent IV catheter sleeve 13.

[0116] Figure 54 is a cross-sectional side view of a catheter IV having a mounting section 9, section 18 for removably inserting a protective storage cover, a hypodermic needle 10 fixedly attached to a needle nest 4; said catheter mounting section 9 being set back with the assembly. The assembly comprises a bushing section 15 one fixed to said catheter mounting section 9 in the nest 4 by the fixing section 66, said bushing portion 15 having a shoulder 5 located at the distal end of said bushing portion 15, said projection 5 being connected to the bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having a fixedly connected flange 24, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably inserting a protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also has a projection 49 to drive the hitch arm 26 outward, when a compression force is applied to the removable needle guard (not shown), with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the sleeve portion 15.

[0117] Figure 55 is a cross-sectional side view of the present assembly integrally molded to a catheter mounting section IV 9.

[0118] Figure 56 shows a sleeve portion 15 of the assembly that can be connected to a blood collection device similar to that shown in Figure 25.

[0119] Figure 57 is a complete front view of the needle guard assembly 22 of Figure 11 further comprising at least one fin 63 that protects the movement of said hitch arm 26, which allows said hitch arm 26 it is freely disengaged when the needle guard 22 moves towards the sleeve 12 when said needle guard 22 contacts the boss 49.

[0120] Figure 58 is a cross-sectional side view of a pre-filled syringe cartridge of the prior art comprising a glass cartridge 6, a glass cartridge cap 68 having a needle nest 4 for fixed fixation a needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11, said bush 68 also having a threaded section 67.

[0121] Figure 59 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly threadedly attached to a glass cartridge sleeve 68, said glass cartridge sleeve 68 being fixedly attached to a glass cartridge 6, said sleeve having 68 a needle nest 4 for fixedly inserting a needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end (not shown), said bush 68 also having a threaded section 67. The body of the bushing 15 is fixedly attached to said glass cartridge bushing 68 by the thread section 67, said bushing 15 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of said bushing portion 15, said projection 5 is connected at the end distal of the sleeve portion 15, said sleeve portion 15 having a flange 24 fixedly attached. The bushing body 15 also includes a section 16 for removably placing a protective storage cover (Figures 78 and 79), a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch screen 27 connected to the bushing body 15 by a section of articulation 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing part 15, said engagement arm 26 also having a projection 49 for driving said engagement arm 26 in an outward manner, when a compression force is applied to a removably held needle guard with said movable engagement arm 26 shown in the preferred position for retaining at least one component in a retained position on the sleeve body 15.

[0122] Figure 60 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly fixedly attached to a glass cartridge 6, comprising a bushing 69 having a needle nest 4 for fixedly inserting a needle 10, a portion of the bushing being 15 integrally molded with said bushing 69; said bushing portion 15 having a shoulder 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said shoulder 5 being connected at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having a fixedly connected flange 24 , said flange 24 can also be fixedly attached to section 16, said bush 69 also having a section 16 to place a removable protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing portion 15, said hook arm 26 also has a projection 49 for driving said hook arm 26 outward, when a compression force is applied to a removable needle guard 22, with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the bushing 69.

[0123] Figure 61 is a cross-sectional top view of the invention showing an embodiment of a permanent catheter 29, having a movable needle shield 22a and a detachable permanent catheter 29, said catheter 29 being fixedly attached to a catheter sleeve 13, a catheter mounting section IV 9 having a hollow perforated hypodermic needle 10 fixedly connected having a sharp distal end 11; a portion of the sleeve 15 having a removable section 16 for removably inserting a protective storage cover 54, a sliding needle guard 22a fixedly attached to said sleeve portion 15 by means of a limiting flange, said needle protection 22a having a projection or finger position 80 to advance said detachable catheter 29 and said needle protection 22a along said hypodermic needle 10 so that said catheter can be inserted into a blood vessel, said hypodermic needle 10 being slidable through a guide opening 47 in said movable needle guard 22a, said needle protection 22a having a movable needle trap 41 with a corresponding groove 31 to receive the needle trap 41 when said trap 41 moves beyond the tip of the needle 11, said needle protection 22a having a open collar or washer 30 to retain the elastic member 19 at the proximal end of said needle guard 22a, said elastic element 19 being slidably held on said needle protection 22a by the notch or groove 60, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for locating said elastic element 19 on said needle protection 22a in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having a notch or groove 61 to retain said end coils of said elastic element 19, with the distal end of said needle guard 22a having a male section 78 for removably attaching a permanent catheter IV sleeve 13, with a section of said male section 78 having a movable arm 42 for removably retaining a catheter sleeve 13 from said male section 78 during initial insertion of catheter 29 in a patient. Said catheter sleeve 13 has an internal channel, a cavity, groove or recess 32 for being removably supported by said movable arm 42. Said movable arm 42 could also include a metal component that is inserted during or after it is manufactured. said male section 78.

[0124] Said bushing portion 15 could also include hitch arm 26 shown in other drawings in this application, otherwise, said needle guard 22a would be removably attached adjacent said bushing portion 15 before use. by friction or wedge means.

[0125] Figure 62 is a cross-sectional top view of the movable needle guard 22a shown in Figure 61 in an embodiment of the permanent catheter, which contains the elements shown and described in the movable needle protection 22a, where the catheter 29 has been inserted into a blood vessel and the needle 10 was retracted into said needle guard 22a when the needle 10 is removed from said catheter insertion site, where the movable arm 42 in the male section 78 is free to move where the needle has been residing within the distal male section 78 of the needle guard 22a, allowing the catheter sleeve 13 to remain in the blood vessel and freely separated of the needle guard 22a, center the needle trap 41 by sliding on said needle 10. The needle guard 22a is attached to the sleeve portion 15 shown in Figure 61 whereby a fixedly connected flange (not shown) limits the advance of the needle guard 22a, safely trapping the end of the needle 11.

[0126] Said catheter sleeve 13 has an internal channel, recess, groove or recess 32 to be removably supported by said movable arm 42.

[0127] Figure 63 is a cross-sectional top view of the movable needle guard 22a shown in Figures 61 and 62 of an embodiment of the permanent catheter 29, which contains the elements shown and described in Figures 61 and 62, including protection of movable needle 22a, a flange (not shown) and catheter 29, wherein the catheter 29 has been inserted into a blood vessel and the needle 10 was safely retracted into said needle guard 22a in which the movable arm 42 has moved inward releasing the catheter sleeve holder 13, cen the needle trap 41 now safely catching the end of the needle 11. The movable arm 42 includes a corresponding receiving slot 166 for receiving said movable arm 42. Said needle protection 22a having said movable needle trap 41 located within the corresponding slot 31 after said trap 41 has moved beyond the tip of the needle 11. Said needle protection 22a is attached to the portion of cap 15, as shown in

[0128] Figures 61 and 62 where a flange limits the advance of the protection of the needle 22a, safely trapping the end of the needle 11. Said catheter bush 13 has an internal channel, recess, groove or recess 32 to be held removably by said movable arm 42.

[0129] The projection of the movable arm 42 may comprise a "v" shaped configuration that allows the catheter bush 13 to separate, even in case the movable arm 42 has taken a play during storage. A play during storage could inhibit the separation of said catheter sleeve 13 from said mounting section 78.

[0130] Figure 64 is a cross-sectional side view of the application ready for use in a male luer syringe. Figure 64 shows a complete view of the hypodermic needle 10 comprising: a bush 12 with a fixedly attached needle 10, a means for retaining a removable needle guard 22, said needle guard 22 having an opening therethrough for said hypodermic needle 10, where the needle guard 22 it is held in a position ready for use in said needle bush 12, with said needle guard retained 22 driven away from said needle bush 12 by a compressed elastic member 19, said elastic element being between or in the middle of said bush 12 and said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 also being located in an annular shape surrounding a portion of said needle protection 22, said needle protection 22 is fixedly attached to said needle bushing portion 15 by means of a limiting flange 24.

[0131] Said bushing 12 has an opening therethrough which creates a fluid / gaseous passage to said hypodermic needle 10, at least one flange 101 for attaching the needle bushing 12 to a male luer bushing, a needle nest 4 to permanently insert the needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bushing 12 and an integral bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of said bushing body 15, said projection being 5 connected to the bushing portion 15, said projection 5 having a fixedly connected flange 24, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably placing a protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch screen 27 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position retained in the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also has a projection 49 for predisposing the hitch arm 26 externally, when a compression force is applied to the protection of the removably held needle 22, and a movable needle protection 22 which has a proximal guide section 34, an internal guide section 35, with a cavity or void 38 residing between said proximal guide 34 and said internal guide section 35, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, a receiving slot 31 for receiving the needle trap 41 (not shown), a holding area 44a with an opening 48 for receiving said projection 21, said needle protection 22 having a compressed elastic member 19 placed at the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 exerting an extension force on said needle protection 22; with said needle protection 22 being removably held in a position compressed by the projection 21 of the movable hitch arm 26 on said bushing portion 15, an opening for orienting said adjacent needle protection assembly 22 said said bushing portion 12, said opening having the boss projection 5 located therethrough, said engagement arm 26 having a projection 49 for engaging said needle protection assembly 22 when said needle protection 22 is propelled towards the sleeve portion 12, said needle protection 22 is coupled to the projection 49 and moves from manually said that the hook arm 26 is externally ensuring that said hook arm 26 moves outwardly releasing the fastener on the needle guard assembly 22.

[0132] Figure 65 is a cross-sectional top view of Figure 64 containing the elements shown and described in Figure 64 with the removable needle guard assembly 22 adjacent to said sleeve portion 15, said protection assembly 22 being movable by the stored energy present in the compressed elastic element 19, said elastic element 19 being slidably held on said needle protection 22 by the notch or groove 60, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for locating said elastic element 19 on said needle protection 22 in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having at least one notch or groove 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic member 19, said needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, a needle trap 41 that pressures contact with said hypodermic needle 10 through the memory inherent in the molded configuration of said trap of needle 41 and / or the extension force around the elastic element 19, where the forward movement of said needle guard 22 is limited by a fixedly connected flange 24 (not shown), said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bushing 12. Said needle trap 41 being articulated connected to the protection of the needle 22 by an articulation section 40, having said needle protection 22 a receiving slot 31 for receiving the needle trap 41, a guide opening of the distal needle 47.

[0133] Figure 66 is a cross-sectional top view of Figures 64 and 65 containing the elements described in Figures 64 and 65 with the needle guard assembly 22 removably held being propelled toward the distal end of the hypodermic needle 10 by the extension force of the elastic element 19, having a needle trap 41 pressed in contact with said hypodermic needle 10 by the inherent memory of the molding configuration of said needle tip protection 41 and / or the extension force around the elastic element 19, whereby the forward movement of said needle guard 22 is limited by a fixedly connected flange (not shown). Said elastic element 19 is slidably retained in said needle protection 22 by the notch or groove 60, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for the location of said elastic element 19 on said needle protection 22 in notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also has at least one notch or groove 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic member 19. Said needle trap 41 joins said needle guard 22 articulatedly by a hinge section 40, said needle guard 22 having an integral metal shield 75 and a guide opening of the distal needle

47.

[0134] Said needle guard 41 also has a reduced or sharp proximal section 304 for non-binding access by the movable elastic element 19. Being said elastic element 19 slidably positioned annularly on or around the proximal section of said needle protection 22.

[0135] Figure 67 is a cross-sectional top view of Figures 64, 65 and 66 showing the tip of the needle 11 trapped within the needle guard 22 by the protection of the movable needle 41, comprising a hypodermic needle 10 having a sharp point 11, said needle guard 22 being movably attached to said sleeve portion by means of a limiting flange (not shown), with the elastic element 19 extended and maintaining an extension force on the needle protection assembly 22, said needle protection cannot further advance by the limiting feature of said limiting flange, said needle protection 22 having only one notch 60 to maintain an extension force of said elastic element 19 on said needle guard 22, said needle protection 22 maintaining the alignment of said hypodermic needle 10 by means of the guide sections shown in this application. Said proximal guide 34 is shown here by maintaining the protection of the needle 22 in a substantially concentric manner on said hypodermic needle 10. Said needle protection 41 also has a reduced or sharp proximal section 304 for non-binding access by the movable elastic element 19 .

[0136] Figure 68 is a complete side view of an assembly of the application without the needle 10, comprising a bushing 12 that can be connected to a male luer bushing, said bushing 12 having at least one flange 101 at the proximal end a portion of the bushing 15, said bushing portion 15 having a projection 5, a projection 17 having an opening for placing a flange 24, a movable hitch arm 26 having a hook 21 and a projection 49, said hook arm 26 is articulatedly connected to the bushing portion 15 by a hinge 23, with said flange 24 fixedly connected to a movable needle guard 22, said needle guard 22 having a movable needle trap 41 attached to articulated form to said needle protection 22 by hinge 40, said needle trap 41 having at least one notch or multi-level portion 61 for the correct placement of an elastic element 19 (not shown), said needle trap 41 having a flange in section 33 also for locating said elastic element 19 in a compressed and / or extended position, said needle protection 22 having a projection 44a to maintain a removable hold on said needle protection 22, when said needle guard 22 is retained adjacent to the sleeve portion 15 by said hook arm 26 and hook 21, said needle trap having a different, or bright, color indicator 64, which is only visible when the elastic element is retained tablet placed on said needle guard 22 before the needle guard 22 is activated. The elastic element covers said indicator 64 protecting said indicator 64 from sight when the needle protection 22 is activated and said elastic element 19 extends around said needle protection 22 and the movable needle trap 41. Said elastic element 19 maintaining said needle trap 41 in a protective position on said needle protection 22. Said indicator 64 could easily be located in any part of said needle guard 22, where the advance of the elastic element 19 conceals the indicator 64 from sight, alerting the user that the device is securely protecting the tip of the sharp needle. 11 thus avoiding an accidental percutaneous puncture injury.

[0137] Figure 69 is a complete, exterior, top view of the needle guard assembly 22 shown in its molded configuration comprising a foldable open face needle guard 22 having an articulation section 28, with portions adjacent 39 that create an opening when said needle guard assembly 22 is coupled together, a front section 62, at least one flap 63 to allow sufficient space for a hitch arm to freely drive from a removable holding position on said needle guard 22 when the invention is activated during use. A groove or vacuum 25 is created when the needle protection sections 22 are joined together. A retention projection 44b is adjacent to said groove 25, said retention projection 44b interacts with the hook of an engagement arm (not shown), a notch 60 for positioning and maintaining the extension force of an elastic element on said needle protection 22 when, said protection 22 is in a held and extended mode, a conical or reduced proximal end 45 to eliminate any binding effect produced when the elastic element moves around or on the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said needle protection 22 having a movable needle trap 41 articulated together to said needle protection by hinge 40, said needle trap 41 having at least one notch or multi-level portion 61 for proper placement of an elastic element said needle trap 41 having a flange in section 33 also for locating said elastic element in a compressed position and / or extended.

[0138] Said needle trap 22 is fixedly attached to a flange 24, said flange having at least one projection 20 for fixedly attaching said fastener 24 to said bushing portion 15 or bushing 12, or flange

16.

[0139] Figure 70 is a view of the proximal end of the flange 24 having a plurality of projections 20a for fixedly joining said flange 24 to said bushing portion 15 or bushing 12, or flange 16.

[0140] Figure 71 is a view of the inner face, complete with the needle guard assembly 22 shown in its molded configuration comprising a foldable open face needle guard 22 having an articulation section 28, with adjacent portions 39 that create an opening when said needle protection assembly 22 is coupled together, a groove or vacuum 25 is created when the needle protection sections 22 are joined, a distal guide section 47 is also created when the protection sections of the needle 22 are joined, a retention projection ramp 44c is located adjacent to said groove 25, said retention projection interfaces with the hook 21 of the engagement arm 26 (both are shown in other drawings in this application), said needle protection 22 having a movable needle trap 41 articulatedly attached to said needle protection by hinge 40, said needle trap 41 having at least one skirt or fin 46 to catch said sharp needle tip 11 (see Figure 75), said needle protection having a corresponding slot or opening 31 for receiving the needle trap 41, said protection of the needle 22 at least one pin 36 and a corresponding opening 37 for frictionally coupling said sections of the needle protection 22 together on a hypodermic needle, said pin 36 and slot 37 can be placed on both sides of the needle protection sections 22, said needle protection 22 having an internal guide section 35 and a proximal guide section 34 with a gap or gap 38 between said guides 34 and 35, said needle trap having an inner portion 52 located between said inner guide 35, with said portion 52 having an adjacent portion 53 serving to guide the hypodermic needle during assembly, storage and use, said portion 53 also houses said sharp needle tip within said needle guard 22. Said needle guard 22 is fixedly attached to a flange 24.

[0141] Said flange 24 has at least one projection 20 for fixedly joining said flange 24 to the sleeve portion 15

or bushing 12, or tab 16.

[0142] Figure 72 is a front view of the needle protection assembly 22 shown in an open face configuration comprising a needle protection assembly 22 having an internal guide section 35, an articulation section 28 with a plurality of needle protection sections 22 connected adjacent to said articulation section 28, said articulation section 28 having an area suitable for molding a separate flange or fixedly fixing a separate flange, said articulation section 28 could also have an opening therethrough to fixedly insert a separate flange, said needle guard 22 having a dividing line 43 where the needle guard sections 22 coincide or meet, an opening guide 47 in each section at the distal end, a slit 25 in one section having a projection 98a for joining with the corresponding element 98b in the other section of said needle guard assembly 22, and a post 36 for joining the sections of needle guard assembly 22. Said post 36 is received by a corresponding slot or opening 37 (shown as a dotted line).

[0143] Figure 73 is a complete rear view of the needle protection assembly 22 shown in an open-face configuration comprising a needle protection assembly 22 having an articulation section 28 joining each section, said section of joint 28 having a groove or recess for inserting a fixed, separate flange (not shown), said articulation section 28 also having a flap 79 articulatedly attached to said articulation section 28, said flap 79 being flexible on said articulation section 28 to securely position a flange separated by heat welding or the pressure means, said needle protection 22 having a dividing line 43, where the sections of the needle protection 22 coincide or join, an opening guide 34 in each needle protection section 22, a projection 98b for connection with the corresponding element 98b in the section of the alternate protection needle assembly 22, a movable needle trap 41, at least one post or projection 36 on a section of the needle protection assembly 22 which Enter at least one corresponding slot 37 in the other section of the needle guard assembly 22 to secure the sections together.

[0144] Said post 36 is received by a corresponding slot or opening 37 (shown as a dotted line).

[0145] Figure 74 is a view of the inner face, complete with one half of the needle guard assembly 22 containing the elements shown and described in Figure 71 showing said needle guard 22 in its molded configuration comprising an open face needle guard, Folding 22 having an articulation section 28 for fixing a separate flange with adjacent portions 39 that creates an opening when said protection needle assembly 22 is coupled together, a groove or vacuum 25 is created when the needle protection sections 22 are joined together, a distal guide section 47 is also created when the needle guard sections 22 are joined, said needle guard 22 having a corresponding slot or opening 31 to receive the needle trap 41 (see Figure 71), said needle trap having at least one pin 36 (see Figure 71) and a corresponding opening 37 to frictionally fit said needle protection sections 22 together on the hypodermic needle, said pin 36 and slot 37 (see Figure 71) can be placed on both sides of the needle protection sections 22, said needle protection 22 having an internal guide section 35 and a proximal guide section 34 with a gap or space 38 between said guides 34 and 35, said needle trap with an inner portion 52 located between said internal guide 35 , with said portion 52 having an adjacent portion 53 serving to guide the hypodermic needle during assembly, storage and use, said portion 53 also houses said sharp needle tip within said needle guard 22. Said needle guard 22 is fixedly attached to a separate flange (not shown) in the joint section.

28.

[0146] Figure 75 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22 in Figure 71 shown on the shaft 75-75 comprising a needle guard 22, a movable needle trap 41 and fins or skirts

46. Said skirts 46 maintain the alignment of the tip of the sharp needle trapped within said needle trap 41.

[0147] Figure 76 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22 in Figure 71 shown on the shaft 76-76 comprising a needle guard 22, a dividing line 43, a groove 37 and a portion 53.

[0148] Figure 77 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22 in Figure 74 shown on the shaft 77-77 comprising a needle guard 22, a dividing line 43, a guide section 35 said guide section 35 having bevelled or angled ends for aligning a hypodermic needle within said guide section 35 in said needle protection 22 during assembly of the assembly, said hypodermic needle 10 (shown in other drawings in this application) is adjacent to portion 52.

[0149] Figure 78 is a cross-sectional side view of a hypodermic needle for use in a male luer syringe in a state ready for use in accordance with an embodiment of the application.

[0150] The needle assembly is located within a protective storage cover 54 and an end cap 68, where the needle 10, the needle guard 22, the elastic element 19, the flange 24, the sleeve 12 and the tab 16 is held within said cover 54 by a wedge action of said tab 16 on the cover 54. Figure 78 illustrates a bush 12, a fixedly attached needle 10, a means for retaining a separate, movable needle shield 22, said needle guard 22 having an opening therethrough for said hypodermic needle 10, by which the needle guard 22 is kept in a ready position to use on said bush 12, with said needle retained guard 22 driven away from said needle bush 12 by an elastic compressed member 19, said elastic element 19 is located between or in the middle of said bush 12 and said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 is also in an annular shape on or about a portion of said needle protection 22, said protection of the needle 22 is fixedly attached to said portion of the needle sleeve 15 by means of a limiting flange 24.

[0151] Said bushing 12 having an opening therethrough which creates a fluid / gaseous passage to said hypodermic needle 10, at least one flange of 101 for joining the needle bushing 12 to a male luer bushing, a nest of needle 4 for fixedly inserting needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said needle nest 4, and an integral bushing portion 15 having a shoulder 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said shoulder 5 being connected to the bushing portion 15, the bushing portion 15 having a fixedly connected flange 24, said portion of the bushing 15 also has a section 16 for removably joining said protective storage cover 54, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch screen 27 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in an adjacent removable or supported sustained position the cap portion 15, said hook arm 26 also has a projection 49 for predisposing the hook arm 26 outwardly when a compression force is applied to said removable needle guard 22, said movable needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, an internal guide section 35, with a slit

or vacuum 38 residing between said proximal guide section 34 and said internal guide section 35, a distal needle protection guide opening 47, a receiving slot 31 for receiving the needle trap 41 (not shown) an area of holding 44a with an opening of 48 to receive said projection 21, said needle protection 22 having an elastic compressed element 19 located at the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 exerting an extension force on said protection of the needle 22; with said needle protection 22 being removably held in a position compressed by the hook 21 of the movable hitch arm 26 on said bushing portion 15, an opening for orientation of said protection needle assembly 22 adjacent to said portion of cap 12, said opening having the projection of the bushing 5 positioned through said hitch arm 26 having a projection 49 for coupling said needle protection assembly 22 when said needle protection 22 is propelled towards said bushing portion 12, said needle guard 22 is coupled to the boss 49 and mechanically drives said engagement arm 26 outwardly ensuring that said engagement arm 26 moves outwardly releasing the fastener on the needle guard assembly 22.

[0152] Said cover 54 has at least one internal projection 56, said projection supporting said protection of the needle 22 and the elastic element 19 in a contracted state during storage and before use, said cover 54 having a projection 55 for holding or pressing in a pressed manner said hook arm 26 in a retained manner, said hook arm 26 removably supporting said needle guard 22 and, said elastic element 19 in a retained position before use.

[0153] The diameter of said cover 54 could also be of a size to depressively support said latch arm 26 in a retained manner, thus eliminating the need for said projection 55.

[0154] A cover 68 is removably placed in or on said cover 54 to contain said needle protection assembly within said cover 54 and said cover 68, said cover 68 having a plurality of square protrusions 69, and a section wall 70 removably sealing said cover 54 and said cover 68 next to the tortuous passage interface 71 maintaining a sterile field within said cover 54 and cover 68.

[0155] Said projection 56 alleviates the extension force of said elastic element 19, said removable needle guard 22, said retention hitch arm 26 and said hinge 23 of said hitch arm element 26, which slightly compresses said elastic element 19, while said projection 55 holds said engagement arm 26 in a wedge or confined position where said needle protection 22 is removably held by said engagement arm 26 when said cover 54 is removed from said needle assembly.

[0156] Figure 79 is a cross-sectional side view of the application comprising a hypodermic needle for use in a pre-filled syringe or a pre-filled cartridge syringe in a state ready for use with a needle guard 22 and a hypodermic needle 10 is stored and retained in a protective storage cover 54, showing a complete view of said hypodermic needle 10, said cover 54 having a means for retaining a detachable, removable needle guard 22, said needle guard 22 having an opening therethrough for said hypodermic needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11, whereby the needle guard 22 is retained in a position ready for use, with said needle guard retained 22 being driven away from said syringe preloaded by a compressed elastic member 19, said elastic element 19 is between or in between said pre-filled syringe and said needle protection 22, said elastic element is also in an annular shape on or about a portion of said needle protection 22, said protection of the needle 22 is fixedly connected to said portion of the needle sleeve 15 by means of a limiting flange 24.

[0157] Said integral bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of said bushing portion 15, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch pad 27 attached to bushing portion 15 by a hinge section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in an adjacent removable sustained position or on the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also has a projection 49 for driving said hitch arm 26 externally, when a compression force is applied to said removably held needle protection 22, said movable needle protection 22 having a section of proximal guide 34, a section of internal guide 35, a space or recess 38 between said proximal guide 34 and internal guide 35, a guide opening of the protection of the distal needle 47, a receiving slot 31 for receiving a needle trap 41 (not shown), a holding area 44a with an opening 48 for receiving said projection 21, said needle protection 22 having a compressed elastic member 19 placed at the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 exerting an extension force of said needle protection 22; said needle protection 22 being removably held in a position compressed by the hook 21 of said movable hitch arm 26 on said bushing portion 15, an opening for orientation of said needle guard assembly 22 adjacent to said portion of bush 12, said opening having the boss boss 5 located therethrough, said engagement arm 26 having a projection 49 for coupling said needle protection assembly 22 when said needle protection 22 is propelled towards said pre-filled syringe, said needle protection 22 is coupled to projection 49 and mechanically urges said arm of hook 26 externally ensuring that said hook arm 26 moves outwardly releasing the fastener on the needle guard assembly 22.

[0158] Said cover 54 has a soft elastomeric or rubber seal 72 inside or at the closed end of said cover 54 which is tightly coupled to said sharp point 11 and said needle 10 of a pre-filled syringe or pre-filled cartridge. filled to prevent spillage.

[0159] Figure 80 is a cross-sectional view of the bushing 12 contained in a storage cover 54 in 80-80 axis of Figure 78 and comprising a bushing section 12, a cover 54 having at least one vane 57 to hold a flange flange of said bushing 12 so that the needle 10, said bushing 12 and said needle guard 22 can be fixed rotated or rotated securely with the cover 54 on or off a medical device.

[0160] Figure 81 is a cross-sectional view of the needle 10 contained in a cover 54 on the axis 81-81 of Figure 79. The cover 54 includes at least one, or a plurality of internal projections 73, said projections 73 alleviate the extension force of said elastic element 19 on said removably held needle guard 22, said retaining hitch arm 26 and said hinge 23 of said hitch arm 26, by slightly compressing said elastic element 19 during storage.

[0161] Figure 82 is a front view of an open neck or washer 30 used with the embodiment of the permanent catheter IV of the invention, said washer 30 retaining the elastic member 19 at the proximal end of the needle guard 22a on said catheter assembly shown in figures 62, 63 and 64. Said washer has an angled entry 63 to engage said washer in said needle guard 22a. Said washer 30 could include a flat configuration and inserted into a corresponding groove on said needle guard 22a to maintain said elastic element 19 on said needle guard 22a.

[0162] Figure 83 is a cross-sectional view of the washer 30 shown along the axis 83-83 in Figure 82.

[0163] Figure 84 is a cross-sectional top view of the application containing the elements shown and described in Figure 64 having a movable metal needle trap 41 to trap the tip of the sharp needle 11 within said protection of the needle 22, comprising a bushing 12 at least one proximal flange 101, a bushing portion 15 and a flange 16 for pressure and removably attaching a protective cover, a needle protection assembly being removably held 22 removably held adjacent the sleeve portion 15, said protection assembly 22 being movable by the stored energy present in the compressed elastic element 19, said elastic element 19 retained in shape sliding over said protection of the needle 22 by the notch or slit 60, said metal needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for locating said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22 in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also has at least one notch or slit 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic member 19, said needle guard 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a distal needle guide opening 47, a metal needle trap 41 that pressures in contact with said hypodermic needle 10 by the inherent memory of the metal configuration of said trap needle 41 and / or the extension force of the elastic element 19, whereby the forward movement of said needle guard 22 is limited by a fixedly connected flange (not shown), said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal tipless end fixedly attached to said bushing 12. Said needle trap 41 is articulatedly inserted to said needle guard 22 in a hinge slot 40, said needle guard 22 having a receiving slot 31 to receive the needle trap 41, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, said needle trap 41 having skirts 46 (shown in Figure 75) to retain said end of the sharp needle 11 within said metal needle trap 41.

[0164] Said needle trap 41 can be inserted into said needle guard 22 from outside said needle guard, which allows said needle trap 41 to be inserted into said needle guard 22, either before or after said needle guard 22 is secured around said hypodermic needle 10 from the side during assembly procedures.

[0165] Figure 85 is a cross-sectional top view of the application containing the elements shown and described in Figures 64 and 84 having a movable metal needle trap 41 used to trap the tip of the sharp needle 11 inside of said needle protection 22, comprising a bushing 12 at least one proximal flange 101, a portion of the bushing 15 and a flange 16 for pressure and removably attaching a protective cover, a removable needle protection assembly 22 removably held adjacent the sleeve portion 15, said protection assembly 22 being movable by the stored energy present in the compressed elastic element 19, said elastic element 19 being retained from sliding form on said protection of the needle 22 by the notch or slit 60, said metal needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for locating said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22 in notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also has at least one notch or slot 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic member 19, said needle guard 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a distal needle guide opening 47, a metal needle trap 41 pressed in contact with said hypodermic needle 10 by the inherent memory of the metal configuration of said needle trap 41 and / or the extension force around the elastic member 19, where the movement of advancing said needle guard 22 is limited by a fixedly connected flange (not shown), said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bush 12. Said needle trap 41 is articulatedly inserted to said needle guard 22 in a groove of hinge 40d, said needle guard 22 having a receiving slot 31 to receive needle trap 41, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, a receiving slot 31 for receiving the metal needle trap 41, said needle trap 41 having skirts 46 (shown in Figure 75) to retain said sharp needle tip 11 within said metal needle trap 41.

[0166] Said needle trap 41 is insertable in said needle guard 22 from within said needle guard, which allows said needle trap 41 to be inserted in said needle guard 22 before said needle guard 22 is joined around said hypodermic needle 10 from the side in the assembly procedures.

[0167] Figure 86 is a graph depicting the interaction of an elastic element and a sliding element, said sliding element being on an elongated axis, said sliding element having a movable arm that is driven away from said elastic element by a force of extension, said movable arm being held in a pressure movable way between the diameter of said elastic element and said axis, said sliding arm in contact with said axis, and where another area of ​​said elastic element is placed around said sliding element, said elastic element being removably retained by said movable arm on said sliding element, said elastic element having a portion of said sliding element within said inner diameter of the element elastic, whereby the joining force of said elastic element on said sliding element and said movable arm finally exceeds the extension force of said elastic element when said elastic element extends. Said extension force of said elastic element is greater when said elastic element is fully compressed, and on the contrary, said extension force of said elastic element is weaker when said elastic element is fully elongated. The joining force of said elastic element on said movable arm is greater when said elastic element is compressed.

[0168] Figure 87 is a graph depicting the interaction of an elastic element and a sliding element, said sliding element being on an elongated axis, said sliding element having a movable arm that is driven away from said elastic element by a force of extension, said movable arm being placed in a pressure movable way between the diameter of said elastic element and said axis, said sliding arm in contact with said axis, and where another area of ​​said elastic element is placed in a notch or groove on said sliding element, said elastic element being removably retained by said movable arm and said notch on said sliding element, the elastic element having a portion of said sliding element within said inner diameter of the elastic element, wherein the binding force of said elastic element on said sliding element and said movable arm is always less than the extension force of said elastic element when said elastic element extends. Said extension force of said elastic element is exerted on the portion created by said notch, maintaining a greater extension force on said sliding element and said movable arm than said binding force of said elastic element. Said movable arm is propelled inward from a retention position when said sliding element advances beyond the end of said axis, thus releasing the fastener on said elastic element.

[0169] Figure 88 is a cross-sectional side view of the application ready for use in a male luer syringe showing a complete view of the hypodermic needle 10, and a cross-sectional view of the release means shown and described. in Fig. 48A comprising a bush 412 with a fixedly attached needle 10, a means for retaining a detachable, detachable needle guard 22, said needle protection 22 having an opening therethrough for said hypodermic needle 10, where the needle protection 22 is retained in a position ready for use in said center 412, with said needle protection retained 22 being driven away from said needle bushing 412 by a compressed elastic element 19, said elastic element 19 being between or in the middle of said center 412 and said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 is also annularly surrounding a portion of said needle guard 22, said needle guard 22 is fixedly attached to the needle sleeve portion 215 by means of a limiting flange 24.

[0170] Said needle guard 22 has retention means 77, said retainer means having an opening 78 for removably supporting said needle guard 22 in a retained position adjacent to the sleeve portion 215, said needle guard 22 having a hitch arm 81 articulated jointly to the needle guard 22 in an articulation section 23, a projection 49 for driving said arm 81 from a removably supported position adjacent to said bushing portion 215 when a compression force is applied to said needle guard 22 and said projection 49 is coupled to said retaining means 77 and releases mechanically said fastener on said needle guard 22, said arm 81 having a projection 21 for removably supporting said arm 81 in said opening 78 of said retaining means 77, said arm 81 having a finger pad 27 with projections that do not impede the movement of said pad 27 and said projection 21, through said opening 78 when said needle guard 22 is pushed away from the bushing portion 215.

[0171] Said bushing 412 has an opening therethrough which creates a fluid / gaseous passage to said hypodermic needle 10, at least one flange 101 for connecting bushing 412 to a male luer bushing, a nest of needle 4 for inserting fixed needle 10, said needle 10 sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bushing 412 and an integral bushing portion 215 having a projection 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 215, said projection 5 being connected to the bushing portion 215, said projection 5 having a fixedly connected flange 24, The bushing portion 215 also has a section 16 for placing a removable protective storage cover, said movable needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, an internal guide section 35, with a gap or void 38 between said proximal guide section 34 and said internal guide section 35, a distal needle guide opening 47, a receiving slot 31 for receiving the needle trap 41, said needle protection 22 having a compressed elastic element 19 positioned at the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said with the elastic element 19 exerting an extension force on said needle protection 22; with said needle guard 22 being removably held in a position compressed by the hook 21 of the movable hitch arm 81 on said needle guard 22, an opening for orientation of said needle guard assembly 22 adjacent to said bushing portion 215, said opening having the bushing projection 5 located therethrough, said engagement arm 81 having a protrusion 49 for coupling said retaining means 77 when said needle guard 22 is propelled towards the sleeve portion 215, said needle guard 22 is coupled to the boss 49 and is moved manually said hooking arm 81 externally ensuring that said hooking arm 81 moves inwardly releasing the fastener on the needle guard assembly 22.

[0172] Figures 89, 90 and 91 show a cross-sectional view of the application described in Figures 84, 85 and 88, respectively, where the bushing 212 includes a threaded section 74 for placing the bushing to a collection device for blood. (See Figure 25).

[0173] Figures 92, 93 and 94 show a cross-sectional view of the application described in Figures 84, 85 and 88, respectively, which is attached to a pre-filled syringe.

[0174] Figure 95 is a full side view drawing of a bushing component 12, comprising a hypodermic needle bushing 12 with a tab 101 for attaching the needle bushing 12 to a male luer connector, a needle nest 4, a section 16 for removably securing a protective storage cover over a hypodermic needle (not shown) a projection 5 located at the distal end of the sleeve portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having at least one opening 89 for inserting a glue transport accessory or the like to apply the glue to the needle during assembly of the assembly, said opening 89 also being a means of ventilation to allow the pneumatic pressure to escape during insertion of the needle 10 with glue into said needle nest 4, said boss 5 being connected to the sleeve portion 15 at the distal end of the sleeve portion 15, said section 16 having a shoulder 14 for pivotally joining said invention to a storage cover, and a movable hitch arm 26 with a finger pad 27, attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, said pad of finger 27 having at least one projection to create a more positive grip or contact with said finger pad 27, said finger pad 27 also comprises a different or bright color, which serves as a visual indicator for the user to easily locate the finger pad 27 for manual unlocking of a needle guard assembly or the like, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position adjacent to said bushing portion 15, said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred molding position.

[0175] Figure 96 is a drawing of a complete side view of the bushing component 12, comprising a hypodermic needle bushing 12 with a flange 101 for attaching the needle bushing 12 to a male luer connector, a nest of needle 4, a section 16 for removably supporting a protective storage cover on the hypodermic needle (not shown), a projection 5 located at the distal end of the sleeve portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having at least one opening 89 for insertion of an accessory that carries glue or the like to apply glue to said needle 10 during assembly, said opening 89 is also a vent to allow pneumatic pressure to escape during insertion of the needle 10 in said needle nest 4, said protrusion 5 being connected to the sleeve portion 15 at the distal end of the sleeve portion 15, said section 16 has a shoulder 14 to rotatably link said invention to a storage cover, and a movable hitch arm 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 to retain a component in a removable position adjacent to the bushing portion 15, said movable hitch arm 26 is shown in the preferred molded position.

[0176] Figure 97 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly attached to a pre-filled glass syringe of the prior art 6 having a flange nest 7 and a hypodermic needle 10 with a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a slide needle guard 22 relative to the tip of the needle 11 after placing the needle guard on the distal end of the needle 10. Figure 97 further shows a sleeve body 15 fixedly attached to said syringe 6 in the flange nest 7 by the fixing section 65; said bushing body 15 having a shoulder 5 located at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said shoulder 5 is connected to the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing body 15 also has a section 16 to place a cover of removable protective storage, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 connected to the body of the bushing 15 by an articulation section 23, said lever 26 having a touch pad 27, a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the sleeve portion 15, said engagement arm 26 also has a projection 49 for propelling said engagement arm 26 externally, when a compression force is applied to the shield of the removably supported needle 22 (shown in other drawings in this application), with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the sleeve portion 15.

[0177] Figure 98 is a cross-sectional side view of the integrally molded assembly to a prefilled cartridge syringe bush 8b having a fixedly attached needle 10 with a sharp proximal end 111 and a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 having a change in the profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a sliding needle guard relative to the tip of the needle 11 after the placement of said needle guard at the distal end of the needle 10, said proximal sharp end 111 is for piercing the cap of a medicament or liquid cartridge. The invention includes an integral sleeve portion 15, with a needle nest 4; said bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 located in bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 also has a section 16 for placing a removable protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the carriage portion. bushing 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also has a projection 49 to drive the hitch arm 26 externally, when a compression force is applied to the protection of the removably supported needle 22 with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the position preferred to retain at least one component in a retained position on the bushing portion.

[0178] Figure 99 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly attached to a cap of a pre-filled cartridge syringe 8a of the prior art with a needle 10 fixedly connected with a sharp proximal end 111 and a sharp distal end 11 , said needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a sliding needle guard (not shown) relative to the tip of the needle 11 after the placement of a needle guard in the distal end of the needle 10, said sharp proximal end 111 to pierce the cap of a medicine cartridge or fluid. The invention includes a cap portion 15 that is fixedly attached to said syringe bush 8a in the needle nest 4; said bushing portion 15 has a projection 5 placed on said bushing 15, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably securing a protective storage cover, a movable arm or a hitch lever 26 with a screen touch 27 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in removable position on the sleeve portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing the hitch arm 26 externally when apply a compression force to a needle guard that is removably attached, with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the hub body 15.

[0179] Figure 100A is a cross-sectional side view of an IV catheter introducer having a bushing section 9, which has a fixedly connected needle 10 with a sharp distal end, said needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a sliding needle shield ( not shown) in relation to the tip of the needle 11 after the placement of said needle guard 22 at the distal end of the needle 10, a section 18 for removably fixing a protective storage cover, a hypodermic needle 10 that is fixedly attached to a needle nest 4; said catheter mounting section 9 being adjusted to the present invention, wherein the bushing portion 15 is fixedly attached to said catheter mounting section 9 in the nest 4 by the fixing section 66, the bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably attaching a protective storage cover.

[0180] Figure 100B is a cross-sectional side view of the integrally molded assembly in a catheter introducer IV comprising a sleeve 9, a hypodermic needle 10 that is fixedly attached to a needle nest 4, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit axial movement of a sliding protection needle (not shown) in relation to the tip of the needle 11 after the placement of said needle protection 22 at the distal end of the needle 10, a sleeve portion 15, said bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 placed on said bushing portion 15, said bushing body 15 also having a section 16 for removably securing a protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by means of an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing said hitch arm 26 externally when a compression force is applied to the protection of the needle removably held with said movable hitch arm, shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the bushing portion 15.

[0181] Figure 101 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly that is threadedly attached to a glass cartridge bushing 68, said glass cartridge bushing 68 being fixedly attached to a glass cartridge 6, said bushing 68 having a needle nest 4 for fixedly joining a needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a slide needle guard relative to the tip of the needle 11 after placing said needle guard 22 at the distal end of the needle 10, said bushing 68 also having a threaded section 67 fixedly attached to the bushing body, that is, to said glass cartridge 68 by the threaded section 67; said bushing body 15 having a projection 5 placed at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said boss being connected at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing body 15 also having a section 16 to place a removable protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch screen 27 attached to the body of the bushing 15 by means of an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the sleeve portion 15, said hitching arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing said hitching arm 26 in a way toward outside when a compression force is applied to the needle guard removably 22 (shown in other drawings in this application), with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the preferred position to retain at least one component in a retained position on the body of the bushing 15.

[0182] Figure 102 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly fixedly attached to a glass cartridge 6, comprising a bush 68 having a needle nest 4 for fixedly joining a needle 10, said needle 10 having a distal sharp end 11, said needle 10 having a change in the profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a sliding needle guard relative to the tip of the needle 11 after the placement of said needle guard 22 at the distal end of the needle 10, a portion of the bushing 15 that is integrally molded to said glass bushing cartridge 69; said bushing portion 15 having a shoulder 5 positioned at the distal end of said bushing portion 15, said shoulder 5 being connected at the distal end of the bushing portion 15, said bushing body 15 also having a section 16 for fixing of removably a storage protection cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a removable position on the bushing portion 15, said hitch arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing said hitch arm 26 externally when applied a compression force to the protection of the removably held needle 22 (shown in other drawings in this application), with said movable hitch arm 26 shown in the desired position to retain at least one component in a retained position in the body of the bushing 15.

[0183] Figure 103 is a cross-sectional top view of the invention shown on an embodiment of a permanent catheter 29, having a movable needle protection 22a and permanent catheter IV separable 29, said catheter 29 being fixedly attached to a catheter sleeve 13; a socket 9 having a fixed bonded hollow hypodermic needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11, said needle fixedly holding a sleeve portion 15 having a section 16 for removably attaching a storage protection cover, being fixedly fastens a slide needle guard to the sleeve portion 15 by means of a limiting flange 24, said flange 24 being slidably arranged through an opening on said bush 9, said needle protection 22a having a projection or finger post 80 to advance said detachable catheter 29 and said needle protection 22a along said hypodermic needle 10, so that said catheter 29 can be inserted into a blood vessel, said hypodermic needle 10 being slidable through a guide opening in said movable needle protection 22a, said needle protection 22a having a movable needle trap 41 with a corresponding slot 31 for receiving the needle trap 41 when said trap 41 moves beyond the tip of the needle 11, said needle protection having an open collar or washer 30 to retain the elastic member 19 on the proximal end of said needle guard 22a, said elastic element 19 slidably being held on said needle protection 22a by notch or slit 60, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 to place said elastic element 19 on said needle protection 22a in notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having a notch or groove 61 for retaining said end coils of said elastic member 19, with the distal end of said needle guard 22a having a male section 78 for removably attaching a permanent IV catheter bush 13, said needle trap 41 having a movable arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably retaining a catheter sleeve 13 of said male section 78 after insertion of catheter 29 into a patient. Said catheter sleeve 13 has at least one flange 301 and an internal channel, groove, groove or cutout 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 45. Said movable arm 45 could also comprise a metal component that is inserted during or after the manufacture of said male section 78. Said channel 32 may comprise an annular or segmented configuration.

[0184] Said bushing portion 15 could also comprise the hitch arm 26 shown in other drawings in this application, on the contrary, said needle guard 22a would be removably attached adjacent to bushing portion 15 before its use by means of friction or wedge.

[0185] The described invention is shown in a state ready for use in Figure 103.

[0186] Figure 104 is a cross-sectional top view of the invention showing the needle tip of the catheter introducer 11 removed in the needle guard 22a. Catheter 29 and catheter bush 13 remain removably attached adjacent to said needle guard 22a when needle 10 is removed from the catheter insertion site through distal guide 47 of said needle guard 22a. This drawing shows said needle protection 22a held within a housing or cover 85. Said housing 85 has an internal chamber for the reception of an elastic element 19 and a protection of the sliding needle, said housing also having 85 external projections 86 that act as non-slip gripping means, said projections 86 can be longitudinal, radial or similar, and may comprise any surface or contour that improves retention by the user on said housing 85. Said housing 85 may also have an internal projection 88 to securely connect said needle guard 22a within said housing 85, and internal fins 97 to concentrically place said elastic member 19 within cover 85. Said needle protection 22a is held within said housing 85 by means of pressure adjustment created by wedge 66a and groove 66b at the proximal end of said needle guard 22a. Said housing 85 has a corresponding opening to receive said wedge 66a and said groove 66b, said opening having an "inlet" 96 for easy mounting of said protection 22a in said housing 85.

[0187] Said housing may also have an internal ring or at least one projection 88 that is correspondingly housed in a slot 89 in said needle guard 22a. Said slot 89 and projection 88 can be placed in protection 22a or housing 85.

[0188] Said sliding needle protection 22a is fixedly fixed to a portion of the bushing by a limiting flange 24, said hypodermic needle 10 being slidable through a proximal guide opening 34 of said sliding needle protection 22a, said needle guard 22a having a movable needle trap 41 with a corresponding groove 31 to accommodate the needle trap 41 when said trap 41 moves beyond the tip of the needle 11, said needle protection 22a having a notch or groove 60 years for removably securing said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22a, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 to place said elastic element 19 on said protection of the needle 22a in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having a notch or groove 61 to retain said end coils of said elastic element 19, with the distal end of said needle guard 22a having a male section 78 for removably attaching a permanent catheter IV bush 13, said needle trap 41 having a movable arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably retaining a catheter sleeve 13 in said male section 78 after insertion of catheter 29 in a patient. Said catheter sleeve 13 has at least one flange 301 and an internal channel, cavity, groove or cutout 32 for removably securing said movable arm 45 and said projection 42. Said movable arm 45 could also comprise a metal component that is inserted during or after manufacturing said section 78.

[0189] Said sleeve portion 15 could also comprise the hitch arm 26 shown in other drawings in this application, otherwise, said needle guard 22a would be removably attached adjacent said sleeve portion before its use by means of friction or wedge.

[0190] Figure 105 is a cross-sectional top view of the needle guard 22a on an embodiment of a permanent catheter 29 containing the elements shown and described in Figure 104, showing the tip of the needle 11 which is securely housed within the needle guard 22a with the arm 45 and the projection 42 moved in correspondence inwards and activated with the needle trap 41, including a few different versions of the components: said flange 24 is fixedly attached to the housing 85, said housing 85 having at least one non-slip longitudinal projection 86, said housing having a distal projection 90 that can be coupled over said needle protection 22a when said needle protection 22a is contained within of said housing 85, said needle protection 22a having a dividing line 43, said projection 42 having a "v" shape. The shape of the projection 42 is not limited to a single or double facing surface, but can be oval, round, radial, smooth or rough or a combination of any of the surfaces described herein.

[0191] Figure 106 is a cross-sectional side view of the application ready for use in a male luer syringe, showing a complete view of the hypodermic needle 10 having a change in profile 3 near the distal end to limit the axial movement of a slide needle guard 22 relative to the tip of the needle 11 after placing said needle guard 22 at the distal end of the needle 10, comprising: a bushing 12 with a fixed attached needle 10, means for retaining a detachable displaceable needle protection 22, said needle protection 22 having a through opening for said hypodermic needle 10, thereby protecting the needle 22 it is removed in a position ready for use on said bush 12, said retained needle guard 22 being pressed away from said needle bush 12 by a compressed elastic member 19, said elastic element 19 being placed between them, between

or in the middle of said bush 12 and said needle guard 22, said elastic member 19 also being placed in an annular shape surrounding a portion of said needle guard 22.

[0192] Said bush 12 has a through opening to create a fluid / gas path to said hypodermic needle 10, at least one flange 101 to attach the needle bush 12 to a male luer connector, a needle nest 4 to securely attach the needle 10, said needle 10 a distal sharp end 11 and a non-sharpened proximal end that is fixedly attached to said bushing 12 and an integral bushing portion 15 having a projection 5 placed at the distal end of said bushing body 15, said projection 5 being connected to the bushing portion 15, said bushing portion 15 also having a section 16 for removably fixing a removable protective storage cover, a movable hitch arm or lever 26 with a touch screen 27 attached to the bushing portion 15 by an articulation section 23, with the movable hitch arm 26 having a projection 21 for retaining a component in a retained position so removable in the bushing portion 15, said engagement arm 26 also having a projection 49 for pressing the engagement arm 26 externally, when a compression force is applied to the protection of the needle 22 removably held, and a movable needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a section of the distal guide needle 47 and a needle trap movable 41 (not shown in this view), a receiving slot 31 to accommodate the needle trap, a retention area 44 with an opening 48 to receive said projection 21, said needle protection 22 having a compressed elastic element 19 positioned at the proximal end of said needle protection 22, said elastic element 19 exerting an extension force on said needle protection 22; with said needle guard 22 removably held in a compressed position by means of the hook 21 of the movable hitch arm 26 on said bushing portion 15, an opening for orientation of said needle guard assembly 22 adjacent to said portion of bushing 12, said opening having the bushing projection 5 placed therethrough, said engagement arm 26 having a protrusion 49 for coupling said needle guard 22 when said needle guard 22 is pressed towards the sleeve portion 12, said needle guard 22 engages with the boss 49 and manually moves said arm hook 26 outwards to ensure that said hook arm 26 moves outwards releasing the clamp on the needle guard 22.

[0193] Figure 107 is a cross-sectional top sectional view of Figure 106 containing the elements shown and described in Figure 106 with the needle guard assembly 22 removably attached (shown in a partial sectional view) that is removably attached adjacent said sleeve portion 15, said protection assembly 22 being movable by stored energy present in compressed elastic member 19, said elastic element 19 being slidably retained in said needle protection 22 by the notch or groove 60, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for placing said elastic element 19 on said needle protection 22 in notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having at least one notch or groove 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic element 19, said needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, a needle trap 41 that presses in contact with said hypodermic needle 10 by means of the memory inherent in the molded configuration of said needle trap 41 and / or the extension force of the surrounding elastic element 19, whereby the forward movement of said needle guard 22 is limited to a change in the profile 3 of said needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bush 12.

[0194] Said needle 10 is fixedly attached to the bushing 12 in a needle nest 4, said bushing 12 having a flange 16 for removably joining a protective cover, and at least one flange 101. Said needle trap 41 is connected in an articulated manner to the protection of the needle 22 by means of an articulation section 40, said needle protection 22 having a receiving slot 31 to accommodate the needle trap 41.

[0195] Figure 108 is a cross-sectional top view. Figures 106 and 107 show the tip of the needle 11 trapped inside the needle guard 22, by means of the protection of the movable needle 41, which comprises a hypodermic needle 10 having a sharp point 11, said needle protection being 22 limited in its axial movement by a change in the profile 3 near the distal end of said needle 10, with the elastic element 19 extended and maintaining an extension force on the needle protection assembly 22, said needle protection 22 is prevented from advancing further by the characteristic of limiting said change in profile 3, said elastic element 19 being slidably retained in said needle protection 22 by notch or slit 60, said said movable needle trap 41 an inlet area 33 for placing said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22 in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having at least one notch or groove 61 for removably retaining said end coils of said elastic element 19, said needle protection 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a guide opening of the distal needle 47, a needle trap 41 that presses in contact with said hypodermic needle 10 by means of the memory inherent in the molded configuration of said needle trap 41 and / or the extension force of the surrounding elastic element 19, whereby the forward movement of said needle protection 22 is limited by a change in the profile 3 of said needle 10, said needle 10 having a sharp distal end 11 and a proximal end without a tip that is fixedly attached to said bushing 12. Said needle 10 is fixedly attached to bushing 12 in a needle nest 4, said bushing 12 having a shoulder 16 for removably attaching a protective cover, and at least one flange 101. Said needle trap 41 is articulatedly connected to said needle guard 22 by means of an articulation section 40, said needle guard 22 having a receiving slot 31 to accommodate the needle trap 41.

[0196] Said proximal guide 34 is shown here by maintaining the protection of the needle 22 in a substantially concentric manner on said hypodermic needle 10. Said protection of the needle 41 also has a sharp or reduced proximal section 304 for non-binding access through the movable elastic element 19.

[0197] Figure 109 is a top view of a needle guard 22 having a proximal guide section 34, a reduction section 304, a longitudinally shaped chamber 94, a projection 63 to allow free movement of a movable closure , and a distal guide section 47. This embodiment uses a separate needle protection component.

[0198] Figure 110 is a front view of a needle guard 22 shown in Figure 109, which has a longitudinal chamber 94, a slot 25 for accepting closure means, a distal guide section 47, and an opening .

[0199] Figure 111 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22 shown in Figure 109 along axis 111-111 showing the slotted configuration of the chamber 94.

[0200] Figure 112 is a bottom view of a needle guard 22 shown in Figure 109 having a notch 60, a reduction section 304 and a projection 63 to allow free movement of a movable closure.

[0201] Figure 113 is a rear view of the movable needle protection 22 shown in Figure 112 having a chamber 94, an opening, a notch 60 and a proximal guide section 34.

[0202] Figure 114 is a top view of the needle guard 220 for a catheter introducer having an internal chamber 94, a proximal guide section 34, a cavity 31 for receiving a movable needle trap, a section of middle guide 93 for placing a needle 10 during the assembly procedure, a slot 80 for receiving the proximal end of a separate needle trap 41, a slotted catheter adapter 78, a distal guide section 92, and a projection 91 for removably holding a catheter sleeve 13 in a specific orientation in said needle protection 220.

[0203] Figure 115 is a front view of the needle guard 220 for a catheter introducer shown in Figure 114 having a middle guide section 93 for placing a needle 10 during assembly procedures, an adapter of grooved catheter 78, a distal guide section 92, and a projection 91 for removably securing a catheter sleeve 13 in a specific orientation in said needle guard 220. Said needle protection 220 having a needle 10 therethrough, said needle being contained through said needle protection 220 by the needle trap set separately

41. Said needle 10 is concentrically placed through said needle guard 220 located by the needle trap 41.

[0204] Figure 116 is a cross-sectional side sectional view of a separate needle trap 41 having a proximal side 82 that is inserted into a groove inside a slide needle guard. The needle trap 41 includes at least one projection 83 to fix said needle trap fixedly on a needle guard, a front part on the side 33 for the location of an elastic element during assembly procedures, a notch 61 to maintain an extension force of said elastic element in said trap 41, and a plurality of sides or skirts 46 to contain a sharp point 11 of a needle 10 inside said trap 41. Said needle trap 41 may comprise plastic, metal or any other substantially impenetrable material.

[0205] Figure 117 is a top view of the housing 85 having a lip 90 and internal fins 97. Said fins 97 can be removed by configuring the cross section of said housing 85 to match the housing shape shown in figure 120.

[0206] Figure 118 is a cross-sectional top view of a catheter introducer comprising the components shown and described in Figure 114, which has a needle 10 with a sharp distal end 11, said needle having 10 a change in profile 3 near the distal end of said needle 10, said needle 10 being fixedly fixed to a sleeve 9 by a needle nest 4, said bushing 9 having a flange or a plurality of projections 16 to accept a removable storage cover, said needle 10 having a needle guard 220 slidably disposed on said needle 10 and initially placed adjacent to the proximal end of said needle 10. Said needle protection 220 has a slot 31 for receiving a movable needle trap 41, a slot 80 for fixedly holding a separate needle trap 41, a catheter adapter 78, and a proximal guide section 34. Said needle trap 41 has a proximal side 82 that is housed in said slot 80, a plurality of pointed projections 83 to securely hold said needle trap 41 over said needle protection 220 inside the slot 80 , an extensible arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably securing a catheter sleeve 13 adjacent to said needle guard 220, said proximal side 82 having a guide section 84 for locating said needle centrally through said protection 220. Said detachable catheter 29 has a sleeve 13 and an internal channel, cavity, groove or cut-out 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 42. This embodiment still loads laterally onto a needle, leaving the delicate and sharp tip untouched.

[0207] Figure 119 is a top view of the separate needle trap 41 for a syringe or blood collection assembly, comprising a needle trap 41, a plurality of skirts 46, each created by a fold, a notch 61, a front part in section 33, a proximal side 82, created by a fold, having a plurality of sharp projections 83 and a guide section 84. The notch 61 and the front part in section 33 are optional.

[0208] Figure 120 is a cross-sectional top view of a ready-to-use catheter introducer comprising the components shown and described in this application, which has a needle 10 with a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 being fixedly attached to a bushing 9 by means of a needle nest, said bushing 9 having a front part in the area 38 for concentrically placing a movable housing 85 on said needle 10, a flange or a plurality of projections 16 for accepting a removable storage cover, said needle 10 having a needle guard 22a that is slidably disposed around said needle 10 and initially positioned adjacent to the proximal end of said needle 10. Said bushing 9 also has a distal sleeve section 15 and a return chamber located at the distal end of said sleeve 9. Said return chamber is closed by a removable cap 100.

[0209] This drawing shows said needle protection 22a held inside a housing or cover 85, said housing having a conical configuration, allowing concentric placement of said elastic element inside said housing and improved gripping means by the user. Said housing 85 has an internal compartment for receiving an elastic element 19 and a protection of the sliding needle 22a, said housing 85 may also have external grooves or channels that serve as non-slip gripping means.

[0210] Said needle protection 22a that is fixed inside said housing 85 by means of snap fit created by wedge 66a and groove 66b at the proximal end of said needle protection 22a. Said housing 85 has an edge 90 which serves as gripping means, and a corresponding proximal opening for receiving said wedge 66a and said groove 66b, said opening having an inlet 96 for easy mounting of said protection 22a inside said housing 85 .

[0211] Said housing 85 and the elastic element 19 are mounted on the needle 10 by a procedure on the needle 10. The proximal opening of said housing 85 is substantially larger than the diameter of the needle 10, which allows the housing 85 be easily mounted on the needle 10, without touching the delicate tip 11. A means for automatically and concentrically positioning the housing 85 on the needle 10 is described in this application.

[0212] The proximal guide section 34 of the needle guard 22a is only slightly larger than the diameter of the needle 10, which allows a closed concentric adjustment necessary for the invention to function properly.

[0213] The needle guard 22a is loaded onto the needle 10 from one side and once the housing protection 22a is closed, the needle guard 22a located concentrically slides down to the axis of the needle 10 and snap into the housing 85 concentrically located and elastic element 19. The lateral load protection 22a also works in the same concentric manner once the separated needle trap 41 is fixedly attached to the needle protection 22a once the protection 22a and the trap 41 are placed concentrically on the shaft. of the needle 10.

[0214] Said needle protection 22a comprises a housing design having a dividing line 43, a receiving slot 31 for a movable needle trap 41, a distal catheter adapter 78, and a proximal guide section 34 ( shown in other drawings in this application). Said needle trap 41 has an extending arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably securing a catheter sleeve 13 adjacent to said needle guard 22a. Said removable catheter 29 has a sleeve 13, an internal channel, a cavity, a groove, or a cut-out 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 45 and the projection 42, and a plurality of flanges 301 to rotatably hold said socket 13 to a luer connector.

[0215] Said sliding needle protection 22a is fixedly attached to a sleeve portion 9 by means of a limiting flange 24, said flange 24 being fixedly attached to said needle protection 22a by means of an extension 28. Said needle protection 22a has a notch or groove 60 for removably securing said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22a, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 for positioning said elastic element 19 on said protection of the needle 22a in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having a notch or groove 61 to retain said end coils of said elastic element 19, with the distal end of said needle guard 22a having a male section 78 for removably fixing a permanent IV catheter bush 13, said needle trap 41 having a movable arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably retaining a catheter sleeve 13 in said section of the adapter 78 after insertion of the catheter 29 into a patient. Said catheter sleeve 13 has at least one flange 301 and an internal channel, cavity, groove or cut-out 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 45 and said projection 42.

[0216] Said front section of the needle guard 33 section on said needle trap 41 could also comprise longitudinal channels to reduce the contact surface area of ​​said elastic element, reducing friction contact and reducing the amount of material used to manufacture the component.

[0217] Figure 121 is a cross-sectional top view of a catheter introducer that securely catches the tip of the needle 11 after the catheter 29 has been inserted into a patient, comprising a needle 10 with a sharp distal end 11, said needle 10 being fixedly attached to a bush 9 by a needle nest 4, a flange of a plurality of projections 16 to accept a removable storage cover, said needle 10 having a needle guard 22a that is slidably disposed on said needle 10 and said needle tip 11 that is securely placed within said needle guard 22a. Said bushing 9 also has a distal section of bushing 15 and a return chamber located at the distal end of said bushing 9. Said return chamber is closed by a removable plug 100. Said bushing 15 has an inlet area 38 for concentrically placing a movable housing 85 on said needle 10.

[0218] Figure 121 shows a protection of the needle 22a which is held inside a housing or a cover 85 having an integral elastic element 19.

[0219] Said housing 85 has an internal diameter that houses the compressed elastic element 19 on the notches 60 and / or 61 on said needle guard 22a, said housing 85 may also have outer grooves or outer channels that serve as gripping means. non-slip, and a proximal skirt 99 that contacts said sleeve 15 during assembly, allowing said needle protection 22a to be pressed into said housing 85. Said protection of the needle 22a which is held inside said housing 85 by means of snap fit created by the wedge 66a and the groove 66b at the proximal end of said needle protection 22a. Said wedges 66 may have a longitudinal opening 81 in the dividing line 43 to allow said wedges 66 to compress when said needle guard 22a is snapped inside said housing 85. Said housing 85 may also have a distal edge 90, which is described in Figure 105, which serves as gripping means, and a corresponding proximal opening for receiving said wedge 66a and said groove 66b, said proximal opening having a "front part" 96 for easy assembly of said protection 22a in said housing 85. Said housing 85 is positioned centrally on said needle 10 by the needle procedure. Said housing 85 has a proximal skirt 99 with an inner annular bevel for concentrically positioning said housing 85 on said needle 10 and the sleeve 9 by the bevelled configuration of said needle nest 4. Said skirt 99 is not essential for implementing the present invention.

[0220] Said needle protection 22a comprises a housing configuration having a dividing line 43, a receiving slot 31 for a movable needle trap 41, a distal catheter adapter 78, and a proximal guide section 34 (which shown in other drawings in this application). Said needle trap 41 has an extensible arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably securing a catheter sleeve 13 adjacent to said needle guard 22a. Said detachable catheter 29 has a bushing 13, a cutout 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 45 and a projection 42, and a plurality of flanges 301 to secure said bushing 13 to a luer connector.

[0221] Said cutout 32 may annul or segment and continue to provide securing means to keep said catheter sleeve 13 adjacent to said needle guard 22a until said needle tip 11 is fully contained within said needle guard 22a.

[0222] Said sliding needle protection 22a is fixedly attached to a sleeve portion 9 by a limiting flange 24, said flange 24 being fixedly attached to said needle protection 22a through an extension 28 or the like . Said needle protection 22a has a notch or groove 60 for removably securing said elastic element 19 over said needle protection 22a, said movable needle trap 41 having an inlet area 33 to place said elastic element 19 over said protection of the needle 22a in the notches 60 and / or 61, said needle trap 41 also having a notch or groove 61 to retain said end coils of said elastic element 19, with the distal end of said needle guard 22a having a male section 78 for removably securing a permanent IV catheter bush 13, said needle trap 41 having a movable arm 45 and a projection 42 for removably retaining a catheter sleeve 13 from said section of the adapter 78 after insertion of the catheter 29 into a patient. Said catheter sleeve 13 has at least one flange 301 and a cutout 32 to be removably secured by said movable arm 45 and said projection 42.

[0223] Figures 122A, 122B and 122C show an isometric view of the catheter described in Figures 120 and 121 as the catheter adapter 9 is detached from catheter 29.

[0224] Figure 123 is a top view of the separate needle trap 41 for the invention of permanent catheter, comprising a needle trap 41, a plurality of skirts 46, each created by a fold or curve, a notch 61, a front sectional section 33, a proximal side 82, created by a fold or curve, having a plurality of pointed projections 83 and a guide section 84, a ledge, or retainer 27 created by a fold or curve, an extensible arm 45, created by a fold or curve, and a projection 42, created by a fold or curve.

[0225] Figure 124 is a complete sectional view of Figure 123 comprising a separate needle trap 41 for the invention of the permanent catheter, comprising a needle trap 41, a plurality of skirts 46, each created by a crease or curve, a notch 61, a front section 33, a proximal side 82, created by a crease or curve, having a plurality of pointed projections 83, a ledge, or retainer 27 created by a crease or curve, an extensible arm 45, created by a fold or curve, and a projection 42, created by a fold or curve.

[0226] Figure 125 is a top complete external view of the needle guard assembly 22a of a permanent catheter shown in its molded configuration comprising an open-face folding needle guard 22a having a section of extended mount 28, a catheter adapter 78, a notch 60 for placing and maintaining the tensile strength of an elastic element 19 (not shown) on said needle guard 22a when said protection 22a is in a retained and extended mode, and a wedge 66a and a groove 66b in the proximal end of said needle guard 22a. Said needle protection 22a having a movable needle trap 41 is hingedly connected to said needle protection 22a by a hinge 40, said needle trap 41 having an extended arm 45 and a projection 42 for retaining so a catheter sleeve of said adapter 78 is removable after insertion of catheter 29 into a patient. Said needle trap 41 also has at least one multi-level notch or depression 61 for proper placement of an elastic member 19 (shown in other drawings in this application), said needle trap 41 having an entry area. 33 also for placing said elastic element 19 in a compressed and / or extensible position. Said needle guard 22a is fixedly fastened to a flange 24, said flange 24 having at least one shoulder 20 to securely hold said flange 24 to said sleeve portion 15 or sleeve 12, or flange 16.

[0227] Fig. 126 is a complete view of the inner face of the needle guard assembly 22a for a permeating catheter shown in its molded configuration comprising an open face folding needle guard 22a having an extended articulated section 28, a wedge 66a and a groove 66b located at the proximal end of said needle guard 22a, said needle protection 22a having a movable needle trap 41 which is articulated in an articulated manner to the protection of the needle 22a by means of an articulation 40, said needle trap 41 having an extended arm 45 and a projection 42 for retaining so a catheter cap removable in said adapter 78 after insertion of the catheter into a patient. Said needle protection 22a also has a proximal guide section 34 and a distal guide section 47, which are created when the needle protection sections 22a are joined, said needle protection 22a also having a guide section. average 93. Said needle protection 22a has a movable needle trap 41 which is articulatedly held by the articulation 40, said needle trap 41 having at least one skirt or fin 46 to catch said sharp tip of the needle 11 (which shown in other drawings in this application), said needle guard 22a having a slot or corresponding opening 31 to receive the needle trap 41, said needle protection 22a having at least one pin 36 and a corresponding opening 37 for frictional engagement or snap fit of said sections of the needle protection 22a together around the hypodermic needle 10 (as shown in the previous drawings) said pin 36 and the groove 37 being able to be placed on both sides of the needle protection sections 22a, said needle protection having an internal guide section 35 and a proximal guide section 34, said needle protection having an internal depression 52 located between said internal guide 35, with said depression 52 having an adjacent depression 53 which serves to guiding said hypodermic needle 10 (shown in other drawings in this application) during assembly, storage and use, said depression 53 also housing said sharp needle tip 11 (shown in other drawings in this application) within said needle protection 22a.

[0228] Said needle protection 22a is fixedly attached to an integral or separate flange 24. Said flange 24 is connected to a bushing 15 (not shown).

[0229] Figure 127 is a front view of the needle housing protection assembly 22a for a permanent catheter, as shown in an open-face configuration comprising a needle protection assembly 22a having a trap of the movable needle 41, said needle trap 41 having an extended arm 45 and a projection 42, an internal guide section 35, a distal catheter adapter 78, an extended articulation section 28, with a plurality of needle protection sections 22a connected adjacent to said articulation section 28, said articulation section 28 having an area suitable for insertion molding a separate flange or fixedly securing said separate flange 24, said can also have articulation section 28 an opening therethrough to fixedly insert a separate flange 24. Said needle guard 22a has a dividing line 43, where the sections of the needle guard 22a coincide or join together, an opening guide 47 in each section at the distal end, and a post 36 for joining together the sections of the needle protection assembly 22a. Said post 36 is housed in a corresponding slot or opening 37 in the adjacent half of said needle guard 22a.

[0230] Figure 128 is a rear view of the needle guard assembly 22a for a permanent catheter shown in an open-face configuration comprising a needle guard 22a having an extended joint 28 for joining each section of the protection of the needle 22a together, said extended articulation section 28 having a groove or cavity for the insertion of a fixed or separated flange (not shown). Said needle protection 22a also has an internal guide section 35, a dividing line 43, where the needle protection sections 22a coincide or join, a proximal guide 34 and a proximal wedge projection 66a placed in each section of needle protection 22a, a movable needle trap 41, at least one post or projection 36 in a section of the needle protection assembly 22a that enters at least one corresponding groove 37 in the other section of the needle protection assembly 22a to secure the sections together. Said post 36 is housed in a corresponding slot or opening 37.

[0231] Figure 129 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22a in Figure 126 shown along axis 129-129 and comprises a needle guard section 22a, an internal guide section 35 which it has an angled face to concentrically place said hypodermic needle through said needle protection 22a, a depression 52 and a dividing line 43.

[0232] Figure 130 is a cross-sectional view of the needle guard 22a shown in Figure 126 along the axis 130-130 and comprising a needle guard section 22a, and a needle trap 41 having a plurality of skirts or wall sections 46.

[0233] A series of embodiments have been described herein in regard to the needle protection device of the invention. It is important to understand that many of the elements described here can be interchangeable. It is also important to note that the invention can comprise a variety of embodiments, ranging from a single piece, an injection molded part, where the components are manufactured unitary, to a plurality of components, all of which achieve the desired result safely. capturing the sharp point of the needle.