Hypodermic needle system and method of use to reduce infection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9283331
APP PUB NO 20120136337A1
SERIAL NO

13176625

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A hypodermic needle system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection to humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with an insert disposed within its hollow channel to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. The hypodermic needle system may include a film that covers at least one surface of the needle or insert, and/or have a bent or curved tip to reduce the ability of infectious agents to adhere to said surface/space within the needle. Additionally, the hypodermic needle system may include an anti-infection agent, such as an antibiotic or antiseptic to further reduce the incidence of infections, and may include an attachment member which reduces the risk of infection.

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  • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Olson, Randall J Salt Lake City, US 19 261

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