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  • Fluid collection device with retractable needle
    Patent number: 6004278
    Abstract: A needle retraction mechanism for a needle bearing medical device is provided. The needle retainer selectively retains the needle in a projecting configuration in which the sharpened tip of the needle projects outwardly from the device. The needle retaining mechanism has an axial projection configured to provide at least one finger, and preferably a plurality of separable fingers that are joined together to form a bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: MDC Investment Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Botich, Thor R. Halseth