SAFETY NEEDLE ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
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Dec 15, 2016
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Jun 12, 2015
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Jun 12, 2015
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Safety needle assemblies that include a needle having a sharp distal tip and a needle tip cover mounted on the needle are disclosed. The needle tip cover includes a first portion having a channel receiving the needle and a second portion attached to the first portion. The second portion has a proximal wall, an opening in the proximal wall receiving the needle, a sidewall extending distally from the proximal wall, first and second spring arms extending transversely from opposite edges of the sidewall, and a third spring arm extending distally from the sidewall. The first spring arm and the second spring arm extend at least partially around the first portion. The third spring arm includes a flange extending radially inward and configured to bear against the needle to deflect the third spring arm radially outward against a spring restoring force in a ready to use position.
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