US20030023205A1 - Medical devices with retractable needle - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to retractable needle systems and particularly to hypodermic syringes and intravenous catheter insertion devices that are suited for quickly and effectively removing the sharp insertion needle which poses a serious health threat.
- Insertion needles found in intravenous catheter insertion devices and hypodermic syringes must be very sharp to quickly and easily puncture the skin and tissue of the patient in order to provide medication directly into the vascular system. Additionally, the insertion needle is usually very thin and hard to see, especially in low-light conditions. It is possible for doctors and nurses to accidentally prick themselves with the needle, either prior to or after an insertion into a patient.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,046,985 issued to C. Saenz on Jul. 31, 1962, discloses a dental syringe adapter for concealing a needle of the hypodermic syringe prior to use by a dentist.
- the needle is retained in a housing until a syringe plunger is depressed and the needle is pushed out of the protective housing instead of being captively retained within a syringe body.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,134,380 issued to T. Armao on May 26, 1964, discloses a hypodermic syringe needle having a shield which need not be removed prior to the use of the needle and which can be disposed of along with the needle itself. Holes are provided near the end of the shield to permit the escape of air as the shield is collapsed, allowing the needle to protrude through the protective caps. The cap is held in an extended position by a spring which yields upon injection.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,306,290 issued to H. S. Weltman on Feb. 28, 1967, discloses a retractable needle syringe which retracts the needle into a fluid-containing body and not into the syringe plunger.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,971 issued to T. A. Leeson on Jun. 24, 1975, discloses a safety syringe for one-time use, including a plunger which is lockable by detent members and a slidable needle cap which is also permanently lockable to prevent reuse.
- the needle cap slides over the exterior of the syringe barrel and over the fixed needle.
- the capsule is coaxially and slidably received over the forward end of the needle, with the forward exposed end of the needle slidably penetrating one end of the capsule and perforation for sterilizing of the needle.
- a syringe is provided for axially urging and positioning the capsule outward to its original position of rest. Then, the exposed end of the needle is again enclosed in the capsule for sterilization when the hypodermic penetration force is removed.
- means is provided wherein subsequent retraction of the plunger assembly is inhibited to prevent further loading and use of the syringe.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,737,150 issued to H. Baeumle on Apr. 12, 1988, discloses a tube-cannula syringe, the first cannula being disposed so as to be displaced relative to the second cannula, to be removable or displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the syringe.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,663 issued to David E. Bogan on Apr. 19, 1988, discloses a sleeve guide having a pair of fasteners with cavities formed in them that fit over the flange and which are located in hypodermic syringes for grasping in the user's fingers. The guide in the retracted position prevents the accidental pricking by the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,829 issued to J. Jacob et al., on May 31, 1988, discloses a pre-filled syringe with a retractable needle.
- a barrel of the syringe is removable within a casing from a remote pre-injection position to a forward injection position and back again. The barrel is moved forward allowing the needle to pass through an opening in a cap prior to injection.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,380 issued to W. W. Gloyer et al., on May 31, 1988, discloses a syringe having a hollow barrel formed at the distal end to receive an injection piston carried by the plunger member which allows the needle to also retract within the barrel by extracting the piston.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,831 issued to John C. Kulli on May 31, 1988, discloses a cannula insertion needle housing.
- the housing includes a latch mechanism for extending and retracting the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,755,170 issued to T. A. Golden on Jul. 5, 1988, discloses a protective sealing device comprising a block with which a sharp end of the needle can be held within to prevent accidental puncture. Also disclosed is a retaining shield which can be retracted over the needle to prevent accidental puncture.
- the insertion needle of the hypodermic needle or intravenous catheter device can be made available in a safe condition prior to insertion so that the health care provider will not accidentally prick his/her finger and require a new sterilized needle prior to the insertion into the patient. It is also a requirement that after insertion or sampling using the insertion needle, that the needle be safely and easily discarded without representing a continued health risk to anyone who may encounter the insertion needle, either on the premises of the health care facility, or in transit or arrival at the refuse collection area or disposal facility.
- the present invention is embodied in an approved hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device which is entirely safe prior to insertion or sampling due to a protective cover tip. Furthermore, after insertion or sampling, the hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device is entirely safe, since the health care provider, using one hand, can retract the insertion needle into a tamperproof isolation container which may then be easily and safely discarded, preventing the injury or transmission of any dangerous viruses or bacteria. In addition, both the hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device are easily manufactured, easy to use and provides visual and audible confirmation that the insertion needle has been safely retracted after use.
- the hypodermic injection system comprises a cylindrical syringe housing assembly, holding a retractable injection needle which can be safely, quickly and easily retracted within a specially designed syringe plunger.
- the syringe barrel, plunger and needle assembly can be easily discarded without the dangers associated with an exposed needle or needle that can be easily uncapped.
- the needle is preferably held inside the barrel which is tamperproof.
- a medical device has a housing from which a needle projects for piercing the skin of the patient. After use, the needle is retracted so that it is shielded against inadvertent contact.
- the housing has a fluid cavity and a forward end.
- a plunger is axially displaceable within the housing to expel fluid from the housing.
- a biasing element displaces the needle from a projecting position to a retracted position upon actuation of retraction. When the plunger is pushed upon, the plunger operates to release the needle for retraction by the biasing element.
- the device also includes a needle retainer for releasably retaining the needle in the projecting position.
- the needle retainer may comprise a frangible or breakable connection such that forward displacement of the plunger operates to fracture the frangible connection to effectuate release of the needle.
- the plunger preferably includes a cavity for receiving the needle after retraction.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention shown with its plunger proximate to the needle housing.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention with the needle housing, needle, and needle cap shown exploded from the syringe barrel.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the present invention shown with the syringe plunger in a partially depressed position within the syringe barrel.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention shown with the syringe plunger in a fully depressed position and the needle fully retracted.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe in the third embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the third embodiment of the present invention shown with the plunger ready for use.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the third embodiment of the present invention with the plunger in the fully depressed position and the needle fully retracted.
- FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a full cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment shown with the vacuum tube installed in the device and the hypodermic needle extended ready for use and the cap removed.
- FIG. 12 is a full cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment with the tube removed and the needle retracted ready for disposal.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the intravenous catheter insertion device of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the intravenous catheter housing assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is an exploded view of the spring housing assembly and insertion needle of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the intravenous catheter insertion device in the present invention shown with the plunger in a partially depressed position within the barrel.
- FIGS. 1 - 6 wherein like numerals represent like elements throughout, the complete hypodermic syringe 7 of this embodiment is best shown in exploded view as FIG. 1.
- the main components of syringe 7 are a standard injection needle 9 having a specifically mounted holder 11 including an enlarged lip 13 , located posteriorly thereto.
- a coiled spring 15 rides a shaft 17 of the injection needle 9 with an axially located passageway 19 therethrough.
- a cylindrical spring housing 21 includes a plurality of radial spaced resilient fingers 23 which include inwardly engaging inferiorly positioned hooks 25 on the posterior end 27 of the spring housing 21 .
- a sealing means or washer 29 is sized to be received within an inner cavity 31 of the spring housing 21 .
- the injection needle 9 including the enlarged lip 13 of the holder 11 can be forwardly positioned within the inner cavity 31 of the cylindrical spring housing 21 .
- a cross-shaped opening 33 in a forward end 35 of the spring housing 21 allows the shaft 17 of the injection needle 9 to extend through the cross-shaped opening 33 .
- the enlarged lip 13 is engaged by the hooks 25 when forwardly positioned within the spring housing 21 , causing the resilient fingers 23 and hooks 25 to flex around the enlarged lip 13 and engage a top surface 37 of the enlarged lip 13 .
- the washer 29 provides a secure seal between the shaft 17 of the injection needle 9 and the inner cavity 31 of the spring housing 21 .
- a gasket or O-ring engages a circumferential groove 41 , located midway between the posterior end 27 of the spring housing 21 . This configuration can be more clearly shown in FIG. 2, and also in FIG. 3, partially exploded from the other components of the hypodermic syringe 7 of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 Also, shown in FIG. 3 is a needle cap 43 , which engages a forwardly-positioned second circumferential groove 45 of the spring housing 21 .
- the spring housing 21 has radially-extending bayonet slots 47 , which provide locking engagement within bayonet slots 49 and a bayonet groove 51 , located within a tapered nose 53 of a syringe barrel 55 . Engagement between the spring housing 21 and the tapered nose 53 of the syringe barrel 55 is easily accomplished by aligning the bayonet tabs 47 with the bayonet slots 49 and pushing the spring housing 21 through the bayonet slots 49 and then rotating the bayonet tabs 47 within the bayonet groove 51 to provide locking engagement therebetween.
- the bayonet tabs 47 may have slanted edges (not shown) on opposing sides and the bayonet groove may have raised surfaces (not shown) to allow the slanted edges to pass by the raised surface in one direction of rotation.
- the first tapered inner wall 57 within the tapered nose 53 of the syringe barrel 55 provides sealing engagement between the spring housing 21 and the syringe barrel 55 , due to the tight fit of the O-ring 39 between the spring housing 21 and the first tapered inner wall 57 .
- a plunger 59 is sized to be received within the syringe barrel 55 and engages a plunger piston 61 of a conventional type commonly used with syringe systems known in the art, except that a cylindrical cavity 71 extends therethrough, allowing a frangible end 65 to enter the cylindrical cavity 71 of the plunger piston 61 .
- the plunger piston 61 is positioned over the associated frangible end 65 and is supported by a rim 67 .
- the length of the plunger piston 61 is such that outwardly tapered shoulders 68 extend through and above the passageway 63 of the plunger piston 61 , joining the frangible end 65 .
- a circumferential groove 69 of a defined thickness of approximately 0.031 inches (0.080 cm) which allows the frangible end 65 to dissociate from the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 upon a normal force on the frangible end 65 of approximately two pounds or less in the preferred embodiment.
- the circumferential groove 69 can, of course, simply be a thinner construction of material allowing frangibility.
- the plunger 59 includes the cylindrical central cavity 71 running axially through the plunger 59 and adjacent to the frangible end 65 .
- the cylindrical cavity 71 has a diameter sufficient to allow the enlarged lip 13 and the holder 11 and the associated shaft 17 of the injection needle 9 to be injected into the cylindrical cavity 71 and need not be circular. Furthermore, the cylindrical cavity 71 can be evacuated so as to allow the vacuuming effect upon the dissociation of the frangible end 65 from the outwardly tapered shoulder 68 .
- a plunger sleeve 73 defines the cylindrical cavity 71 while reinforcement ribs 75 provide support to the plunger sleeve 73 and are associated with the rim 67 to provide additional support when the plunger 59 is being depressed.
- a pushing plate 77 is located on a posterior end 82 of the plunger 59 . The pushing plate 77 is sized sufficient to allow the thumb of a normal person to properly depress the plunger 59 when associated with the syringe barrel 55 .
- finger retaining lips 79 are associated with the posterior end 81 of the syringe barrel 55 so as to allow the index finger and middle finger to grasp the finger-retaining lips 79 of the syringe barrel 55 while the thumb presses upon the pushing plate 77 .
- Grooves 83 or knurling may be etched within the finger-retaining lips 79 or upon the pushing plate 77 to provide a greater coefficient of friction between the fingers and thumb and the finger retaining lip 79 and pushing plate 77 , respectively.
- Radially extending ratchet teeth 85 interrupt the reinforcing ribs 75 and are posteriorly located while being posteriorly flared to allow the ratchet teeth 85 to pass by an extending ratchet lip 88 defined by an interior wall 89 of the syringe barrel 55 .
- the ratchet teeth 85 pass by the ratchet lip 88 .
- the ratchet teeth 85 flexibly pass by the ratchet lip 88 and prevent the extraction of the plunger 59 from the syringe barrel 55 .
- the syringe 7 of the instant invention functions very much like a conventional hypodermic syringe as found in the prior art.
- the hypodermic syringe 7 of the instant invention allows the dissociation of the frangible end 65 from the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 of the plunger 59 and the radial flexing of the resilient fingers 23 so that the hooks 25 release the enlarged lip 13 of the holder 11 of the injection needle 9 .
- the resilient fingers 23 can flex, releasing the holder 11 .
- the resilient fingers will only flex when inwardly tapered surfaces 95 of the hooks 25 are engaged by the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 of the plunger 59 .
- Such engagement takes place when the plunger 59 is pushed through the syringe barrel 55 and the frangible end 65 abuts against the top surface 37 of the holder 11 .
- a normal force of less than 2 pounds exerted between the top surface 37 of the holder 11 and the frangible end 65 causes the frangible end 65 to dissociate from the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 of the plunger 59 .
- the holder 11 can be a bright red or fluorescent color, while the plunger 59 and syringe barrel 55 can be manufactured from a transparent or translucent material so that the retracted position is readily identified in low light conditions and the needle is visibly safe for further handling, transport of discard.
- an interchangeable identification ring 101 can be positioned around the syringe barrel 55 so as to identify the hypodermic syringe for whatever purpose.
- the plunger 59 , syringe barrel 55 , holder 11 , spring housing 21 and needle cap 43 can be made from a transparent or translucent plastic material.
- the spring housing 21 does not necessarily have to be transparent nor does the holder 11 .
- Such materials and their manufacturer are well known in the art and will not be further herein described.
- the plunger piston 61 can be formed of a neoprene material sufficient to provide a seal between the plunger piston 61 and the syringe barrel 55 and is also commonly known in the art and will not be hereinafter described in more detail.
- the shaft 17 of the injection needle 9 is of material known in the art as well.
- the O-ring 39 can be of a elastomeric material, just as the washer 29 may also be of a resilient material, so as to provide a proper sealing effect well known in the art.
- the spring housing 21 must be formed of a durable plastic material which is resilient, so that the resilient fingers 23 properly and radially outwardly extend in association with the syringe plunger 59 .
- the syringe plunger must be of a more resilient or brittle material or have a proper thickness so as not to flex inwardly when the frangible end 65 dissociates from the plunger 59 .
- the plunger 59 remains sufficiently durable to cause the resilient fingers 23 to move radially outward when the inwardly tapered surfaces 95 of the hooks 25 engage the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 of the syringe plunger 59 .
- Specific examples of types of plastics and thicknesses are not required, as these can be readily determined by those ordinarily skilled in the art of plastics manufacture.
- the mechanism responsible for ejecting the injection needle 9 can be fully positioned within the syringe plunger 59 . As shown in FIG. 6, some slight variations in structure are necessary to achieve similar if not identical results as described in the first embodiment of the invention.
- the injection needle 9 is held within a frangible needle holder 105 , which includes a frangible cone 107 , which engages an enlarged section 109 of the injection needle 9 .
- the injection needle 9 has a length sufficient to extend well within the syringe barrel 59 and has an extraction end 111 , which can be engaged by extraction hooks 113 of similar design as shown in FIGS. 1 - 5 .
- a needle retractor housing 115 is located and held on an inward end of the syringe plunger 59 , specifically held in place by detents 117 , defined within the interior wall 119 of the cylindrical cavity 71 of the plunger 59 .
- the compressed spring 17 exerts force between the needle retracting housing 115 and the inner end 116 of the plunger 59 .
- the force exerted by the spring is not sufficient to force the needle retractor housing 115 past the detents 117 .
- a dead space is located at the forward end of the syringe between the rearward end of the needle 9 and the forward end of the barrel 55 . Fluid will remain in this dead space at the end of the injection stroke unless the plunger is configured to fill the dead space area at the end of the injection stroke to expel the fluid from the dead space area.
- a piston spacer 123 is attached to the forward end of the plunger 59 forward of and adjacent to the piston. The piston spacer 123 is configured to cooperate with the dead space area to expel fluid from the dead space area at the end of the injection stroke.
- the second embodiment of the invention functions substantially as the first and the materials necessary for each of the components are similar to those materials as described in the first embodiment of the invention.
- the third embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 7 - 9 and consists of a syringe barrel 55 ′ having a partially open end 125 and a fully opened end 127 .
- the barrel 55 ′ has finger retaining lips 79 ′ on the partially opened end 125 providing a gripping surface for the user's fingers.
- a color coded ring 101 of sufficient resiliency and diameter is slid over the exterior surface of the barrel 55 ′ and retained by friction to identify the particular syringe system.
- the open end 125 of the barrel contains bayonet slots 49 ′ and grooves 51 ′ or threads for connecting other elements to the open end.
- the barrel 55 ′ is transparent thus permitting the user to see the fluid inside, allowing expulsion of bubbles of air that may be within the liquid dispensed by the syringe.
- a hollow syringe plunger 59 ′ is slidably received within the barrel 55 ′ and is sized to move linearly back and forth without restriction.
- the plunger 59 ′ has converging taper 135 on one end and an axial flange 136 on the other.
- the flange 136 has a radially thinned slender section 138 at the interface with the barrel 55 ′ which actually breaks away if forced outwardly when the plunger 59 ′ is in its fully closed position contiguous with the barrel 55 ′.
- a resilient barbed stopper 140 is tightly pressed into the flange end of the plunger 59 ′ completely closing the end thereof allowing a hermetic seal inside the plunger.
- a frangible end 65 ′ is located on the tapered end 135 ′ of the plunger 59 ′ completing the hermetic seal inside.
- the plunger 59 ′ further contains an outwardly extending raised circumferential band 142 around the flange end and the barrel 55 ′ has an internal recessed girdle 144 in a similar location near the lips 79 ′.
- An injection needle 9 ′ is positioned into the partially opened end 127 of the barrel 59 ′.
- This needle 9 ′ has an axial passageway inside and is sharp on the exposed end and flat on the other, or holder end.
- Spring holding means in the form of a holder 11 ′, coiled spring 15 ′ and spring housing 21 ′ retain the needle 9 ′ and attach combined elements to the barrel 55 ′.
- the holder 11 ′ has a raised lip 13 ′ on the end and the spring housing 21 is divided into two pieces 21 a and 21 b that are pressed together.
- the front portion 21 a attaches to the barrel with bayonet tabs 47 ′ into the threads consisting of slots 49 ′ and grooves 51 ′ and partially retains the spring 15 ′.
- the rear portion 21 b retains the balance of the spring 15 ′ and fingers 23 ′ and hooks 25 ′ are integrally formed therein in a frangible manner.
- the needle holder 11 ′ is held in place as the lip 13 ′ interfaces with the hooks 15 ′ on the fingers 23 ′ maintaining compressive tension on the spring 15 ′.
- the fluid medication or pharmaceutical is drawn into the syringe 7 ′ in a normal manner by the vacuum created when the plunger 59 ′ is withdrawn.
- the plunger 59 ′ is forced completely into the barrel 55 ′.
- the piston 61 ′ is forced back over the raised projection 146 and simultaneously, the plunger converging taper end 135 forcibly breaks the frangible section between the resilient fingers 23 ′ of the rear portion 23 b of housing 21 ′.
- the plunger 59 ′ is fully inserted into the barrel 55 ′ with the flange 136 flush with the open end 125 of the barrel 55 ′ and is unremovable due to the locking into place of the band 142 into the girdle 144 .
- the elements and function of this embodiment are basically the same with only slight differences in structure to accomplish secondary operable features.
- the syringe barrel 55 ′′ is cylindrical in shape and has a fully open end 125 ′ and an opposed partially opened end 127 ′.
- the open end 125 ′ may optionally contain a replaceable centering washer 129 that fits over the end 125 ′ and that has a predetermined inside diameter allowing a single barrel to be used with various diameter fluid sampling receptacles.
- Finger retaining lips 79 ′′ are positioned away from the end 125 ′ in this embodiment serving to assist the user in handling and manipulating the device and allowing the washer 129 to be installed on the extreme end 125 ′.
- the partially opened end 127 ′ of the barrel contains the same tapered nose 53 ′ and tapered inner wall 57 ′ except a straight reduced bore section 131 is added extending the end slightly.
- the material of the barrel 55 ′′ may be opaque or translucent, however, transparent is preferred to allow the sampling vial to be viewed when it is disposed within the barrel. Additionally, a color-coded identifying ring 101 ′′ may be slid over the exterior surface of the barrel 55 ′′ and be retained by a slide fit to identify the size of the syringe system such as its needle diameter, length, etc.
- a hollow syringe plunger 59 ′′ is slidably received within the barrel 55 ′′.
- This plunger is configured to contain a converging taper 135 ′ on one end and a hollow linking needle 137 on the other.
- the plunger's tapered end 135 ′ includes a resilient seal 139 that snaps over the plunger and becomes a closure between the plunger 59 ′′ and in the straight reduced bore section 131 creating a tight hermetic seal with sufficient resistance to maintain the seal when slid linearly in the bore.
- the linking needle 137 is held within the plunger 59 ′′ through a compression fit and is parallel with the inside of the barrel 55 ′′ as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
- a needle boot 141 is disposed over the needle 137 and stretches over a barbed projection 143 integral with the plunger holding the needle 137 on the inside and providing a gripping surface for the boot.
- the boot 141 is formed of a thin resilient material such as flexible silicone and is sized to enclose and protect the needle when stored.
- the needle end of the plunger 59 ′′ further contains an offset extended flange 145 almost the same diameter as the inside of the barrel 55 ′′ creating a stop and centering the plunger in the barrel.
- the middle portion of the plunger 59 ′′ is considerably smaller in diameter than the barrel and defines a hollow plunger sleeve 73 ′ with a rim 67 ′ near the tapered end 135 ′.
- This rim 67 ′ is basically the same structure as the preferred embodiment except the outer edge is tapered sharply permitting the tip of the rim 67 ′ to be held in place between the peripheral snap release projections 133 located inside the barrel 55 ′′.
- the plunger 59 ′′ is urged toward the partially open end 125 ′ of the barrel, the rim 67 ′ has sufficient resiliency to overcome its captivity between the projections and snap away from the containment. A similar snap action takes place when it is originally installed.
- a sampling fluid vacuum container 147 vial or “B-D VACUTAINER” as it is sometimes known in the medical field is inserted inside the open end 125 ′ of the barrel 55 ′′.
- the container 147 has a resilient perforatable seal 149 on one end and is domed shaped on the other much like a test tube.
- the container 147 is well known in the art and widely used to receive and store body fluid samples.
- the container is normally fabricated of glass or transparent thermoplastic and is evacuated on the inside allowing the fluid to displace the vacuum eliminating the problem of expelling trapped air.
- the spring holding means associated with and positioned on the barrel 55 ′′ is as previously described using the same hypodermic needle 9 ′′, holder 11 ′′, and coiled spring 15 ′′.
- the spring housing 21 ′′ is slightly different and is preferably formed in two pieces that are pressed together.
- the front portion 21 a ′ interfaces with the partially open end 125 ′ of the barrel 55 ′′ and holds part of the spring 15 ′′; the rear portion 21 b ′ of the housing retains the balance of the spring 15 ′′.
- the fingers 23 ′′ and hooks 25 ′′ are also integrally formed with the rear portion 2 b′.
- the container 147 is inserted loosely into the barrel 55 ′′ and the hypodermic needle 9 ′′ is inserted, usually intervenously into the patient.
- the container 147 is urged forward into the barrel 55 ′′ where the linking needle 137 pierces the container seal 149 and the vacuum within draws the fluid into the container.
- the container 149 may be removed and replaced if another sample is required however, when finished, the container is urged further into the barrel 55 ′′ toward the partially open end 127 ′ by the practitioner thumb while grasping the lips 79 ′′ with the fingers.
- This compressive force overcomes the resistance of the snap release projections 133 holding the extended flange 145 allowing the plunger 59 ′′ to slide forward.
- the plunger converging tapered nose end 53 ′ forcibly spreads the resilient fingers 23 ′′ of the rear portion 21 b ′ of the housing 21 ′′ radially outward to release the holder's raised lip 13 ′′.
- This triggered movement fully retracts the needle 9 ′′ into the hollow center of the plunger 59 ′ and retains it in that position by the continual urging of the coiled spring 15 ′′ thus repositioning the needle 9 ′′ into a permanently protected and harmless location.
- a color coded ring 101 ′′ as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4- 6 may optionally be used in this embodiment if desired.
- the fifth embodiment of the invention is an intravenous catheter insertion device illustrated in FIGS. 13 - 16 .
- the main components of the intravenous catheter insertion device 150 is a catheter hub 152 comprising a flexible catheter sleeve 154 having an interior shaft 156 with an axial passageway wherein a standard insertion needle 9 ′′′ is concentrically located.
- the insertion needle 9 ′′′ is mounted in a spring housing assembly 21 ′′′, which engages a barrel 55 ′′′.
- a plunger 59 ′′′ having an external ring portion 151 sized to be received within the barrel 55 ′′′ for sealing purposes defines a partially open or closed longitudinal cavity 71 ′ extending therethrough, allowing a frangible end 65 ′′ to enter the longitudinal cavity 71 ′ of the plunger 59 ′′′.
- the longitudinal cavity 71 ′ may have a longitudinal slot 155 along a top side.
- a pushing plate 77 ′ is located on a posterior end 164 of the plunger 59 ′′′.
- the pushing plate 77 ′ is sized sufficient to allow the thumb or palm of a normal person to properly depress the plunger 59 ′′′ when associated with the barrel 55 ′′′.
- a finger retaining area 158 is associated with the posterior end 156 of the barrel 55 ′′′ so as to allow the index finger and thumb to grasp the finger retaining area 158 of the barrel 55 ′′′ as the palm presses upon the pushing plate 77 ′.
- An extending rachet tab or tabs 160 are posteriorly located on plunger 59 ′′′ while being posteriorly flared to allow the rachet tab 160 to pass by a complementing recess or radial groove 162 defined by an interior wall 89 ′ of the barrel 55 ′′′.
- the rachet tab 160 flexibly passes by the complementing recess or radial groove 162 providing locking engagement thereby preventing the extraction of the plunger 59 ′′′ from the barrel 55 ′′′. Also shown in FIG.
- a catheter needle cap 166 which engages a forwardly-positioned circumferential flange 168 of the catheter hub 152 to prevent accidental pricking by insertion needle 9 ′′′ prior to use.
- the needle cap 166 can directly engage a forward portion of the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′.
- an external engagement groove may be present on the forward portion of the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ (similar to that present in the preferred embodiment).
- the needle holder 11 ′′′ is affixed to a distal end of insertion needle 9 ′′′ for placement in a first end of spring housing assembly 21 ′′′.
- An opening 171 in a second end of the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ is sized to receive a housing plug 170 having a front end aperture 172 to allow passage of the shaft 17 ′ of the insertion needle 9 ′′′ and a circular cavity 176 having a diameter that allows the spring 15 ′′′ to be coiled when the housing plug 170 is forwardly positioned within the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′.
- the needle holder 11 ′′′ is retained by resilient fingers 23 ′′′ of the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ by radially inwardly positioned hooks 25 ′′′ sized to engage and hold the end of needle holder 11 ′′′.
- the spring 15 ′′′ is positioned axially within the cylindrical spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ and concentrically located around insertion needle 9 ′′′.
- the housing plug 170 compresses the spring 15 ′′′ within spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ with the shaft 17 ′ of insertion needle 9 ′′′ passing through a central opening 172 of housing plug 170 .
- the housing plug 170 is permanently affixed to spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ by sonic welding, bonding, Luer lock or other techniques known in the art.
- the coiled spring 15 ′′′ is now positioned axially within spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ between the retained needle holder 11 ′′′ and affixed housing plug 170 .
- the barrel 55 ′′′ has internal ratchet teeth 161 sized and positioned to receive an external circumferential locking groove 167 of the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′, and a transparent viewing lens 153 for the doctor or nurse to view blood, indicating that the insertion needle 9 ′′′ and catheter sleeve 154 are located properly under the skin.
- the spring housing assembly 21 ′′′ has external extending tabs 169 that slide into complementary longitudinal slots 175 of the barrel 55 ′′′ for insuring proper alignment of the insertion needle 9 ′′′ when the spring housing 21 ′′′ assembly is engaged with the barrel 55 ′′′.
- the intravenous catheter insertion device 150 functions very much like the hypodermic syringe 7 of the preferred embodiment.
- the insertion needle 9 ′′′ is withdrawn when the health care provider sees blood in the viewing window 153 wherein the plunger 59 ′′′ is pressed into barrel 55 ′′′ allowing for the dissociation of the frangible end 65 ′′ from the outwardly tapering shoulders 68 ′ of the plunger 59 ′′′ and the radial flexing or breaking of the resilient fingers 23 ′′′ allowing release of the needle holder 11 ′′′ of the insertion needle 9 ′′′.
- a circumferential space 91 ′ exists between the resilient fingers 23 ′′′ and the inner wall 93 ′ of the barrel 55 ′′′, allowing the resilient fingers 23 ′′′ to flex or break which releases the needle holder 11 ′′′.
- the resilient fingers 23 ′′′ will only flex or break when inwardly tapered surfaces 95 ′ of the hooks 25 ′′′ are engaged by the outwardly tapered conical shoulders 68 ′ of plunger 59 ′′′.
- engagement takes place when the plunger 59 ′′′ is pushed through the barrel 55 ′′′ and the frangible end 65 ′′ abuts against the end surface 174 of the needle holder 11 ′′′ which abuts against a solidly compressed spring.
- a normal force of less than two pounds exerted between the end surface 174 of the needle holder 11 ′′′ and the frangible end 65 ′′ causes the frangible end 65 ′′ to dissociate from the outwardly tapered shoulders 68 ′ of the plunger 59 ′′′.
- the longitudinal cavity 71 ′ may be evacuated by application of a sealing plug exterior to plunger 59 ′′′ so as to allow a vacuuming effect upon the dissociation of the frangible end 65 ′′ from the outwardly tapered shoulder 68 ′ of plunger 59 ′′′.
- the needle holder 11 ′′′ can be a bright or fluorescent color
- the plunger 59 ′′′ and barrel 55 ′′′ can be manufactured from a transparent or translucent material so that the retracted position is readily identified in low light conditions and the insertion needle 9 ′′′ is visibly safe for further handling, transport or discard.
- frangible end 65 ′′ may be replaced with the plunger 59 ′′′ defining an aperture of sufficient size to allow the needle holder 11 ′′′, insertion needle 9 ′′′, and compressed spring 15 ′′′ to be propelled into longitudinal cavity 71 ′ when the resilient fingers 23 ′′′ flex or break when inwardly tapered surfaces 95 ′ of the hooks 25 ′′′ are engaged by the outwardly tapered conical shoulders 68 ′ of plunger 59 ′′′, therefore performing the same operation as described above.
- the fifth embodiment of the invention functions substantially as the preferred embodiment and includes all variations described in the all of the above-described embodiments.
- the materials necessary for each of the components of the fifth embodiment are similar to those materials as described in the first embodiment of the invention.
- the present invention describes an improved hypodermic syringe and intravenous catheter insertion device with a retractable needle which is simple in construction, yet completely effective in retracting a needle once the needle has served its purpose in the injection or removal of fluids below the surface of the skin.
- the retractable needle system of the present invention can be conveniently assembled from a minimum number of separate parts, all of which can be manufactured with relatively inexact precision, all of which are configured to facilitate compact and efficient operation.
- the retractable needle system of the present invention can be fully and safely operated by the use of one hand to retract the needle and allow for safe handling, transport and discard.
Abstract
A hypodermic injection system with a retractable needle wherein the needle retracts within an interior cavity of a syringe plunger, such that the needle is confined within the plunger. A spring biases the needle rearwardly into the plunger, and a needle retainer releasably retains the needle against the bias of the spring. The plunger has a frangible end, which dissociates when the plunger engages the needle retainer, allowing the coiled spring to eject the needle into the interior cavity of the plunger. A body fluid sampling embodiment employs the same functional elements except the plunger is shorter and contains a linking that communicates with a vacuum container. The container allows fluid sampling and provides the structure to release the spring retracting the needle. The retractable needle embodiment is also employed with an insertion needle that guides a catheter tube below the skin of a patient and into the vein, and allows retraction of the insertion needle thereby avoiding accidental pricking of the health care worker by the insertion needle.
Description
- This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09/619,901 filed Jul. 19, 2000, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/170,649 filed Oct. 13, 1998, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,179,812, which is a continuation of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 08/692,895 filed Jun. 20, 1996, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/381,203 filed Jan. 31, 1995, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/127,962 filed Sep. 27, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,407,431, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/017,832 filed Feb. 16, 1993, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 07/656,305 filed Feb. 15, 1991, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,188,599. Each of the foregoing applications is hereby incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.
- This invention relates generally to retractable needle systems and particularly to hypodermic syringes and intravenous catheter insertion devices that are suited for quickly and effectively removing the sharp insertion needle which poses a serious health threat.
- Various types of retractable needle systems currently exist in the art, with the object being to provide a protective cover or cap over the possibly wound-inflicting insertion needle. Insertion needles found in intravenous catheter insertion devices and hypodermic syringes must be very sharp to quickly and easily puncture the skin and tissue of the patient in order to provide medication directly into the vascular system. Additionally, the insertion needle is usually very thin and hard to see, especially in low-light conditions. It is possible for doctors and nurses to accidentally prick themselves with the needle, either prior to or after an insertion into a patient.
- Pricking oneself prior to the insertion of a solution does not present much of a health risk, since the needles to be used are normally sterilized. Also, the insertion needle usually comes with a needle cap which is secured over the top of the needle to prevent the accidental puncturing of skin. When the doctor or nurse removes the needle cap, exposing the needle, there is little risk of being injured by the needle. However, upon removal and placing the needle cap back onto the needle, the fingers can be pricked by a slight visual miscalculation or by a motorneuro mistake. The consequences of this type of accident are more extreme.
- Since the insertion needle has already punctured the skin and tissue of the patient, blood and body fluid containing viruses or bacteria which may be found in the patient could possibly be transferred to the health care provider by a single accidental prick.
- Various types of diseases previously known could be conveyed by such an accident, including hepatitis and cholera.
- In the last decade, an even more menacing and lethal virus, the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS virus, could be communicated by such accidental and catastrophic event. Since there is no known cure for AIDS at this time, a great deal of precaution is required to prevent the accidental prick of the health care provider by an insertion needle which has previously been used on a patient.
- Many types of syringes of one type or another have been developed in an effort to address this problem yet allow the ease of use of more conventional hypodermic needles.
- A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention. However, the following U.S. Patents were considered related:
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,046,985, issued to C. Saenz on Jul. 31, 1962, discloses a dental syringe adapter for concealing a needle of the hypodermic syringe prior to use by a dentist. The needle is retained in a housing until a syringe plunger is depressed and the needle is pushed out of the protective housing instead of being captively retained within a syringe body.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,134,380, issued to T. Armao on May 26, 1964, discloses a hypodermic syringe needle having a shield which need not be removed prior to the use of the needle and which can be disposed of along with the needle itself. Holes are provided near the end of the shield to permit the escape of air as the shield is collapsed, allowing the needle to protrude through the protective caps. The cap is held in an extended position by a spring which yields upon injection.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,306,290, issued to H. S. Weltman on Feb. 28, 1967, discloses a retractable needle syringe which retracts the needle into a fluid-containing body and not into the syringe plunger.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,890,971, issued to T. A. Leeson on Jun. 24, 1975, discloses a safety syringe for one-time use, including a plunger which is lockable by detent members and a slidable needle cap which is also permanently lockable to prevent reuse. The needle cap slides over the exterior of the syringe barrel and over the fixed needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,367,738, issued to R. Legendre on Jan. 11, 1983, discloses a pre-filled syringe having spikes upon the plunger rods to prevent the withdrawal of the plunger from the syringe barrel. No means is disclosed for protecting the user from accidental pricking with the tip of the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,416,663, issued to R. N. Hall on Nov. 22, 1983, discloses a self-sterilizing needle, wherein a capsule containing sterilizing fluid and having perforated ends of flexible material with elastic memory tendencies for self sealing after actual penetration by the forward end of the needle. The capsule is coaxially and slidably received over the forward end of the needle, with the forward exposed end of the needle slidably penetrating one end of the capsule and perforation for sterilizing of the needle. A syringe is provided for axially urging and positioning the capsule outward to its original position of rest. Then, the exposed end of the needle is again enclosed in the capsule for sterilization when the hypodermic penetration force is removed.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,631,057, issued to C. B. Mitchell on Dec. 23, 1986, discloses a needle coupled to a syringe barrel, wherein a needle guard is mounted on the barrel for movement from a retracted position in which the guard does not shield the needle, to an extended position in which the guard shields the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,695,274, issued to R. L. Fox on Sep. 22, 1987, discloses a safety needle attachment wherein the needle is initially and entirely surrounded by a protecting jacket which is releasably interlocked with a holder. When the needle is to be used, an interlocker is released and the jacket is effectively telescoped over the holder to project the needle through a membrane over the end of the jacket to a working position.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,702,739, issued to N. M. Milorad on Oct. 27, 1987, discloses a hypodermic needle having a sleeve extending from a holder protectively covering the needle so that the sleeve can be placed against the body part where injection is to occur and with the needle tip proximate to the body part. By sliding the holder toward the body part, a detent restraint holding the sleeve in an extended position is overcome and relative retraction movement effected therewith.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,731,068, issued to J. E. Hesse on Mar. 15, 1988, discloses a non-reloadable syringe wherein the plunger is permitted to be withdrawn for purposes of loading the syringe and permitted to be urged forward to discharge the contents of the syringe. However, means is provided wherein subsequent retraction of the plunger assembly is inhibited to prevent further loading and use of the syringe.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,735,618, issued to J. Hagen on Apr. 5, 1988, discloses a protective enclosure for a hypodermic syringe needle formed by a tubular sleeve sized for friction fitting engagement over the barrel portion of the syringe. A needle guard portion is located at an opposed end, and pivotally removable arms operate to permit the needle to pass through a central channel of the needle guard.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,737,144, issued to P. V. Choksi on Apr. 12, 1988, discloses a syringe system comprising a tubular barrel and a sleeve mounted on the barrel to slide lengthwise from a retracted position in which the needle is exposed, to an extended position in which the sleeve extends protectively about the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,737,150, issued to H. Baeumle on Apr. 12, 1988, discloses a tube-cannula syringe, the first cannula being disposed so as to be displaced relative to the second cannula, to be removable or displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the syringe.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,663, issued to David E. Bogan on Apr. 19, 1988, discloses a sleeve guide having a pair of fasteners with cavities formed in them that fit over the flange and which are located in hypodermic syringes for grasping in the user's fingers. The guide in the retracted position prevents the accidental pricking by the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,233, issued to Michael B. Schneider on May 10, 1988, discloses a slidable sleeve over a syringe barrel that is connectable in a first position extending over a hypodermic needle and that is reconnectable in a second position along the syringe barrel to expose the needle for use.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,829, issued to J. Jacob et al., on May 31, 1988, discloses a pre-filled syringe with a retractable needle. A barrel of the syringe is removable within a casing from a remote pre-injection position to a forward injection position and back again. The barrel is moved forward allowing the needle to pass through an opening in a cap prior to injection.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,380, issued to W. W. Gloyer et al., on May 31, 1988, discloses a syringe having a hollow barrel formed at the distal end to receive an injection piston carried by the plunger member which allows the needle to also retract within the barrel by extracting the piston.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,747,831, issued to John C. Kulli on May 31, 1988, discloses a cannula insertion needle housing. The housing includes a latch mechanism for extending and retracting the needle.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,752,290, issued to J. J. Schramm on Jun. 21, 1988, discloses a tubular shield which is adapted to protect users from injury. The tubular shield cooperates with the raised surfaces on the body of the medical appliance to be protected.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,755,170, issued to T. A. Golden on Jul. 5, 1988, discloses a protective sealing device comprising a block with which a sharp end of the needle can be held within to prevent accidental puncture. Also disclosed is a retaining shield which can be retracted over the needle to prevent accidental puncture.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,772,272, issued to B. C. McFarland on Sep. 20, 1988, discloses a protective sleeve for a hypodermic needle which sleeve is completely dissociable from the hypodermic syringe. The protective sleeve is moved over the needle protecting position to the needle injection position solely by axial movement of the protective sleeve.
- An International Patent Application filed by K. W. Gaarde and having a published number WO 89/00435, and a publication date of Jan. 26, 1989, shows a hypodermic syringe with a retractable needle in a needle holding mechanism which is integrally attached to a syringe body.
- It is desirable that the insertion needle of the hypodermic needle or intravenous catheter device can be made available in a safe condition prior to insertion so that the health care provider will not accidentally prick his/her finger and require a new sterilized needle prior to the insertion into the patient. It is also a requirement that after insertion or sampling using the insertion needle, that the needle be safely and easily discarded without representing a continued health risk to anyone who may encounter the insertion needle, either on the premises of the health care facility, or in transit or arrival at the refuse collection area or disposal facility.
- There is potentially a great interest in the health care industry to manufacture, sell, distribute, and use a hypodermic needle, an intravenous catheter insertion needle and a vacuum tube syringe that provides the type of safety as described above. It can be easily operated, proves to be completely reliable, and is easily and cheaply manufactured, yet still has a great deal of versatility for various applications using various needles in diameter and length and different sized vacuum tubes.
- The features described above as being desirable for hypodermic syringes, intravenous catheter insertion devices and vacuum tube syringes are all provided for by the present invention.
- The present invention is embodied in an approved hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device which is entirely safe prior to insertion or sampling due to a protective cover tip. Furthermore, after insertion or sampling, the hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device is entirely safe, since the health care provider, using one hand, can retract the insertion needle into a tamperproof isolation container which may then be easily and safely discarded, preventing the injury or transmission of any dangerous viruses or bacteria. In addition, both the hypodermic syringe system and intravenous catheter insertion device are easily manufactured, easy to use and provides visual and audible confirmation that the insertion needle has been safely retracted after use.
- More particularly, the hypodermic injection system comprises a cylindrical syringe housing assembly, holding a retractable injection needle which can be safely, quickly and easily retracted within a specially designed syringe plunger. The syringe barrel, plunger and needle assembly can be easily discarded without the dangers associated with an exposed needle or needle that can be easily uncapped. The needle is preferably held inside the barrel which is tamperproof.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a medical device is provided that has a housing from which a needle projects for piercing the skin of the patient. After use, the needle is retracted so that it is shielded against inadvertent contact. The housing has a fluid cavity and a forward end. A plunger is axially displaceable within the housing to expel fluid from the housing. A biasing element displaces the needle from a projecting position to a retracted position upon actuation of retraction. When the plunger is pushed upon, the plunger operates to release the needle for retraction by the biasing element.
- Preferably the device also includes a needle retainer for releasably retaining the needle in the projecting position. The needle retainer may comprise a frangible or breakable connection such that forward displacement of the plunger operates to fracture the frangible connection to effectuate release of the needle. In addition, the plunger preferably includes a cavity for receiving the needle after retraction.
- Other aspects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principals of the invention.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention shown with its plunger proximate to the needle housing.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention with the needle housing, needle, and needle cap shown exploded from the syringe barrel.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the present invention shown with the syringe plunger in a partially depressed position within the syringe barrel.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention shown with the syringe plunger in a fully depressed position and the needle fully retracted.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the hypodermic syringe of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe in the third embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the third embodiment of the present invention shown with the plunger ready for use.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe of the third embodiment of the present invention with the plunger in the fully depressed position and the needle fully retracted.
- FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a full cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment shown with the vacuum tube installed in the device and the hypodermic needle extended ready for use and the cap removed.
- FIG. 12 is a full cross-sectional view of the hypodermic syringe in the vacuum tube blood sampling embodiment with the tube removed and the needle retracted ready for disposal.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the intravenous catheter insertion device of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the intravenous catheter housing assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is an exploded view of the spring housing assembly and insertion needle of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the intravenous catheter insertion device in the present invention shown with the plunger in a partially depressed position within the barrel.
- The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in the terms of a preferred, second, third, fourth and fifth embodiment. All five embodiments are similar in principle and function, however, variations in structure segregate the five. The preferred embodiment is shown in FIGS.1-6, wherein like numerals represent like elements throughout, the complete
hypodermic syringe 7 of this embodiment is best shown in exploded view as FIG. 1. The main components ofsyringe 7 are astandard injection needle 9 having a specifically mountedholder 11 including anenlarged lip 13, located posteriorly thereto. Acoiled spring 15 rides ashaft 17 of theinjection needle 9 with an axially locatedpassageway 19 therethrough. Acylindrical spring housing 21 includes a plurality of radial spacedresilient fingers 23 which include inwardly engaging inferiorly positioned hooks 25 on theposterior end 27 of thespring housing 21. A sealing means orwasher 29 is sized to be received within aninner cavity 31 of thespring housing 21. - The
injection needle 9, including theenlarged lip 13 of theholder 11 can be forwardly positioned within theinner cavity 31 of thecylindrical spring housing 21. Across-shaped opening 33 in aforward end 35 of thespring housing 21 allows theshaft 17 of theinjection needle 9 to extend through thecross-shaped opening 33. Theenlarged lip 13 is engaged by thehooks 25 when forwardly positioned within thespring housing 21, causing theresilient fingers 23 and hooks 25 to flex around theenlarged lip 13 and engage atop surface 37 of theenlarged lip 13. - The
washer 29 provides a secure seal between theshaft 17 of theinjection needle 9 and theinner cavity 31 of thespring housing 21. Finally, a gasket or O-ring engages acircumferential groove 41, located midway between theposterior end 27 of thespring housing 21. This configuration can be more clearly shown in FIG. 2, and also in FIG. 3, partially exploded from the other components of thehypodermic syringe 7 of the present invention. - Also, shown in FIG. 3 is a
needle cap 43, which engages a forwardly-positioned secondcircumferential groove 45 of thespring housing 21. Thespring housing 21 has radially-extendingbayonet slots 47, which provide locking engagement withinbayonet slots 49 and abayonet groove 51, located within a taperednose 53 of asyringe barrel 55. Engagement between thespring housing 21 and the taperednose 53 of thesyringe barrel 55 is easily accomplished by aligning thebayonet tabs 47 with thebayonet slots 49 and pushing thespring housing 21 through thebayonet slots 49 and then rotating thebayonet tabs 47 within thebayonet groove 51 to provide locking engagement therebetween. Thebayonet tabs 47 may have slanted edges (not shown) on opposing sides and the bayonet groove may have raised surfaces (not shown) to allow the slanted edges to pass by the raised surface in one direction of rotation. This effectively locks thespring housing 21 to the taperednose 53 of thesyringe barrel 55 in a racket-like manner. The first taperedinner wall 57 within the taperednose 53 of thesyringe barrel 55 provides sealing engagement between thespring housing 21 and thesyringe barrel 55, due to the tight fit of the O-ring 39 between thespring housing 21 and the first taperedinner wall 57. - A
plunger 59 is sized to be received within thesyringe barrel 55 and engages aplunger piston 61 of a conventional type commonly used with syringe systems known in the art, except that acylindrical cavity 71 extends therethrough, allowing afrangible end 65 to enter thecylindrical cavity 71 of theplunger piston 61. Theplunger piston 61 is positioned over the associatedfrangible end 65 and is supported by arim 67. The length of theplunger piston 61 is such that outwardlytapered shoulders 68 extend through and above thepassageway 63 of theplunger piston 61, joining thefrangible end 65. Between the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 and thefrangible end 65 is acircumferential groove 69 of a defined thickness of approximately 0.031 inches (0.080 cm) which allows thefrangible end 65 to dissociate from the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 upon a normal force on thefrangible end 65 of approximately two pounds or less in the preferred embodiment. Thecircumferential groove 69 can, of course, simply be a thinner construction of material allowing frangibility. - The
plunger 59 includes the cylindricalcentral cavity 71 running axially through theplunger 59 and adjacent to thefrangible end 65. Thecylindrical cavity 71 has a diameter sufficient to allow theenlarged lip 13 and theholder 11 and the associatedshaft 17 of theinjection needle 9 to be injected into thecylindrical cavity 71 and need not be circular. Furthermore, thecylindrical cavity 71 can be evacuated so as to allow the vacuuming effect upon the dissociation of thefrangible end 65 from the outwardly taperedshoulder 68. - A
plunger sleeve 73 defines thecylindrical cavity 71 whilereinforcement ribs 75 provide support to theplunger sleeve 73 and are associated with therim 67 to provide additional support when theplunger 59 is being depressed. A pushingplate 77 is located on aposterior end 82 of theplunger 59. The pushingplate 77 is sized sufficient to allow the thumb of a normal person to properly depress theplunger 59 when associated with thesyringe barrel 55. - Also,
finger retaining lips 79 are associated with theposterior end 81 of thesyringe barrel 55 so as to allow the index finger and middle finger to grasp the finger-retaininglips 79 of thesyringe barrel 55 while the thumb presses upon the pushingplate 77.Grooves 83 or knurling may be etched within the finger-retaininglips 79 or upon the pushingplate 77 to provide a greater coefficient of friction between the fingers and thumb and thefinger retaining lip 79 and pushingplate 77, respectively. - Radially extending
ratchet teeth 85 interrupt the reinforcingribs 75 and are posteriorly located while being posteriorly flared to allow theratchet teeth 85 to pass by an extendingratchet lip 88 defined by aninterior wall 89 of thesyringe barrel 55. Upon full depression of thesyringe plunger 59 within thesyringe barrel 55, theratchet teeth 85 pass by theratchet lip 88. Theratchet teeth 85 flexibly pass by theratchet lip 88 and prevent the extraction of theplunger 59 from thesyringe barrel 55. - In operation, the
syringe 7 of the instant invention, functions very much like a conventional hypodermic syringe as found in the prior art. However, after injection, of the substance to be injected thehypodermic syringe 7 of the instant invention allows the dissociation of thefrangible end 65 from the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 of theplunger 59 and the radial flexing of theresilient fingers 23 so that thehooks 25 release theenlarged lip 13 of theholder 11 of theinjection needle 9. - Since a
circumferential space 91 exists between theresilient fingers 23, and theinner wall 93 of thesyringe barrel 55, theresilient fingers 23 can flex, releasing theholder 11. The resilient fingers will only flex when inwardly taperedsurfaces 95 of thehooks 25 are engaged by the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 of theplunger 59. Such engagement takes place when theplunger 59 is pushed through thesyringe barrel 55 and thefrangible end 65 abuts against thetop surface 37 of theholder 11. A normal force of less than 2 pounds exerted between thetop surface 37 of theholder 11 and thefrangible end 65 causes thefrangible end 65 to dissociate from the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 of theplunger 59. - With the
resilient fingers 23 flexed radially outward, causing thehooks 25 to release theholder 11, thecompressed spring 15 exerts an ejecting force against theenlarged lip 13 of theholder 11, propelling theinjection needle 9 along with theholder 11, as well as the dissociatedfrangible end 65 into thecylindrical cavity 71 of theplunger 59. - The above operation makes a very distinctive click sound alerting the health care provider that the device is now safe.
- Also, if the
cylindrical cavity 71 is evacuated, a suction pulls the residual fluids into thecylindrical cavity 71. Upon further depressions of thesyringe plunger 59 into thesyringe barrel 55, theratchet teeth 85 engage theratchet lip 88, preventing theplunger 59 from being extracted from thesyringe barrel 55. - The
holder 11 can be a bright red or fluorescent color, while theplunger 59 andsyringe barrel 55 can be manufactured from a transparent or translucent material so that the retracted position is readily identified in low light conditions and the needle is visibly safe for further handling, transport of discard. - Also, an
interchangeable identification ring 101 can be positioned around thesyringe barrel 55 so as to identify the hypodermic syringe for whatever purpose. - The
plunger 59,syringe barrel 55,holder 11,spring housing 21 andneedle cap 43 can be made from a transparent or translucent plastic material. However, thespring housing 21 does not necessarily have to be transparent nor does theholder 11. Such materials and their manufacturer are well known in the art and will not be further herein described. Theplunger piston 61 can be formed of a neoprene material sufficient to provide a seal between theplunger piston 61 and thesyringe barrel 55 and is also commonly known in the art and will not be hereinafter described in more detail. Theshaft 17 of theinjection needle 9 is of material known in the art as well. - The O-
ring 39 can be of a elastomeric material, just as thewasher 29 may also be of a resilient material, so as to provide a proper sealing effect well known in the art. It should be noted that thespring housing 21 must be formed of a durable plastic material which is resilient, so that theresilient fingers 23 properly and radially outwardly extend in association with thesyringe plunger 59. The syringe plunger must be of a more resilient or brittle material or have a proper thickness so as not to flex inwardly when thefrangible end 65 dissociates from theplunger 59. It is important that theplunger 59 remains sufficiently durable to cause theresilient fingers 23 to move radially outward when the inwardly taperedsurfaces 95 of thehooks 25 engage the outwardlytapered shoulders 68 of thesyringe plunger 59. Specific examples of types of plastics and thicknesses are not required, as these can be readily determined by those ordinarily skilled in the art of plastics manufacture. - In the second embodiment, the mechanism responsible for ejecting the
injection needle 9 can be fully positioned within thesyringe plunger 59. As shown in FIG. 6, some slight variations in structure are necessary to achieve similar if not identical results as described in the first embodiment of the invention. - The
injection needle 9 is held within afrangible needle holder 105, which includes afrangible cone 107, which engages anenlarged section 109 of theinjection needle 9. Theinjection needle 9 has a length sufficient to extend well within thesyringe barrel 59 and has an extraction end 111, which can be engaged byextraction hooks 113 of similar design as shown in FIGS. 1-5. - A
needle retractor housing 115 is located and held on an inward end of thesyringe plunger 59, specifically held in place bydetents 117, defined within theinterior wall 119 of thecylindrical cavity 71 of theplunger 59. Thecompressed spring 17 exerts force between theneedle retracting housing 115 and theinner end 116 of theplunger 59. The force exerted by the spring is not sufficient to force theneedle retractor housing 115 past thedetents 117. - In operation the
plunger 59 is pushed into thebarrel 55 having outwardly taperedshoulders 121, which break thefrangible cone 107, thereby releasing theenlarged section 109 of theinjection needle 9. Further downward pressure on theplunger 59 forces theneedle retractor housing 115past detentes 117, allowing thespring 15 to expand, pushing theneedle retractor housing 115 deep within thecylindrical cavity 71 and taking with it theinjection needle 9, because thehooks 113 grab the extraction end 111 as theneedle retractor housing 115 is moved deeper into thecylindrical cavity 71 of theplunger 59. It should be noted that anextra piston spacer 123 is required for proper operation, due to theinjection needle 9 extending within thesyringe barrel 55. In other words, as shown in FIG. 6, a dead space is located at the forward end of the syringe between the rearward end of theneedle 9 and the forward end of thebarrel 55. Fluid will remain in this dead space at the end of the injection stroke unless the plunger is configured to fill the dead space area at the end of the injection stroke to expel the fluid from the dead space area. Accordingly, apiston spacer 123 is attached to the forward end of theplunger 59 forward of and adjacent to the piston. Thepiston spacer 123 is configured to cooperate with the dead space area to expel fluid from the dead space area at the end of the injection stroke. - Besides the above-identified differences, the second embodiment of the invention functions substantially as the first and the materials necessary for each of the components are similar to those materials as described in the first embodiment of the invention.
- The third embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS.7-9 and consists of a
syringe barrel 55′ having a partiallyopen end 125 and a fully openedend 127. Thebarrel 55′ hasfinger retaining lips 79′ on the partially openedend 125 providing a gripping surface for the user's fingers. Optionally, near thelips 79′, a color codedring 101 of sufficient resiliency and diameter is slid over the exterior surface of thebarrel 55′ and retained by friction to identify the particular syringe system. Theopen end 125 of the barrel containsbayonet slots 49′ andgrooves 51′ or threads for connecting other elements to the open end. Thebarrel 55′ is transparent thus permitting the user to see the fluid inside, allowing expulsion of bubbles of air that may be within the liquid dispensed by the syringe. - A
hollow syringe plunger 59′ is slidably received within thebarrel 55′ and is sized to move linearly back and forth without restriction. Theplunger 59′ has convergingtaper 135 on one end and anaxial flange 136 on the other. Theflange 136 has a radially thinnedslender section 138 at the interface with thebarrel 55′ which actually breaks away if forced outwardly when theplunger 59′ is in its fully closed position contiguous with thebarrel 55′. - A resilient
barbed stopper 140 is tightly pressed into the flange end of theplunger 59′ completely closing the end thereof allowing a hermetic seal inside the plunger. Afrangible end 65′ is located on thetapered end 135′ of theplunger 59′ completing the hermetic seal inside. Theplunger 59′ further contains an outwardly extending raisedcircumferential band 142 around the flange end and thebarrel 55′ has an internal recessedgirdle 144 in a similar location near thelips 79′. When theplunger 59′ is fully depressed and is recessed flush with the end of thebarrel 55′, theband 142 snaps into the recessedgirdle 144 locking theplunger 59′ into place. This prevents the plunger from being withdrawn and as theflange 136 is frangible, the closure becomes tamperproof even if an attempt is made to pry theflange 136 from thebarrel 55′. - On the converging
tapered end 135 of the plunger, apiston 61′ is positioned over a raisedradial projection 146. This piston is resilient in nature and seals the internal portion of thebarrel 55′ allowing liquids to be drawn inside and forced out by the movement of theplunger 59′. Initially, thepiston 61′ is located such that it is forward of thetapered end 135, however, when theplunger 59′ is fully inserted into thebarrel 55′, thepiston 61′ is forced over theradial projection 146 into a secondary position sealing tightly against the inside of the hollow of thebarrel 55′ and exposing thetapered end 135 of theplunger 59′. - An
injection needle 9′ is positioned into the partially openedend 127 of thebarrel 59′. Thisneedle 9′ has an axial passageway inside and is sharp on the exposed end and flat on the other, or holder end. Spring holding means in the form of aholder 11′, coiledspring 15′ andspring housing 21′ retain theneedle 9′ and attach combined elements to thebarrel 55′. Theholder 11′ has a raisedlip 13′ on the end and thespring housing 21 is divided into twopieces front portion 21 a attaches to the barrel withbayonet tabs 47′ into the threads consisting ofslots 49′ andgrooves 51′ and partially retains thespring 15′. Therear portion 21 b retains the balance of thespring 15′ andfingers 23′ and hooks 25′ are integrally formed therein in a frangible manner. Theneedle holder 11′ is held in place as thelip 13′ interfaces with thehooks 15′ on thefingers 23′ maintaining compressive tension on thespring 15′. - In operation, the fluid medication or pharmaceutical is drawn into the
syringe 7′ in a normal manner by the vacuum created when theplunger 59′ is withdrawn. After injecting the liquid and the needle is withdrawn, theplunger 59′ is forced completely into thebarrel 55′. As thetapered end 135 of the plunger approaches the end of thehollow barrel 55′, thepiston 61′ is forced back over the raisedprojection 146 and simultaneously, the plunger convergingtaper end 135 forcibly breaks the frangible section between theresilient fingers 23′ of the rear portion 23 b ofhousing 21′. This forcible bending outward of theresilient fingers 23′ releases the holders raisedlip 13′ held by thehooks 25 at the end of thefingers 23′. This releasing movement permits the expansive force of the coiledspring 15′ to break thefrangible end 65′ of theplunger 59′ and drive theneedle 9′frangible end 65′ andspring 15′ into the hollow of thesyringe plunger 59′ fully retracting theneedle 9′ and retaining it safely inside thesyringe 7′. An audible clicking sound is heard when this action takes place. As previously described, theplunger 59′ is fully inserted into thebarrel 55′ with theflange 136 flush with theopen end 125 of thebarrel 55′ and is unremovable due to the locking into place of theband 142 into thegirdle 144. As it is seen, the elements and function of this embodiment are basically the same with only slight differences in structure to accomplish secondary operable features. - In a fourth embodiment of the invention, the injection needle retracting mechanism is basically the same and the functional principal is identical except that instead of using the
syringe 7″ for injecting fluids such as intramuscular absorbing medication or intravenous pharmaceuticals, the invention is directed to removing a fluid sample such as blood from the body. The usual method to accomplish this procedure is to employ a system that includes a hypodermic needle and a barrel including an interconnecting needle that pierces a vacuum container or vial drawing the sample into the container when the connection is made. The same problem exists with this system as it exposes a sharp hypodermic needle with only a removable cover for protection. The inside interconnecting needle is of little danger as it is completely surrounded by the barrel and is unaccessible to most parts of the medical practitioner's body, at least without a conscious effort. - The invention's embodiment for a device used in taking body fluid samples is illustrated in FIGS.10-12 and consists of the same
hypodermic needle 9″,holder 11″, coiledspring 15″,spring housing 21″ complete withresilient fingers 23″ and hooks 25″ and all of the associated elements. Thesyringe barrel 55″ and theplunger 59″ however, differ somewhat in structure but retain the basic function. - The
syringe barrel 55″ is cylindrical in shape and has a fullyopen end 125′ and an opposed partially openedend 127′. Theopen end 125′ may optionally contain a replaceable centeringwasher 129 that fits over theend 125′ and that has a predetermined inside diameter allowing a single barrel to be used with various diameter fluid sampling receptacles.Finger retaining lips 79″ are positioned away from theend 125′ in this embodiment serving to assist the user in handling and manipulating the device and allowing thewasher 129 to be installed on theextreme end 125′. The partially openedend 127′ of the barrel contains the sametapered nose 53′ and taperedinner wall 57′ except a straight reducedbore section 131 is added extending the end slightly. On the inside surface of thebarrel 55″, near the partially openedend 127′, are located a pair of circumferentialsnap release projections 133 that have a slightly smaller inside diameter, a radial shape, and that are positioned parallel and close to one another. Theseprojections 133 are integrally formed with theplastic barrel 55″ and function as a retainer for the operating parts described later. - The material of the
barrel 55″ may be opaque or translucent, however, transparent is preferred to allow the sampling vial to be viewed when it is disposed within the barrel. Additionally, a color-coded identifyingring 101″ may be slid over the exterior surface of thebarrel 55″ and be retained by a slide fit to identify the size of the syringe system such as its needle diameter, length, etc. - A
hollow syringe plunger 59″ is slidably received within thebarrel 55″. This plunger is configured to contain a convergingtaper 135′ on one end and ahollow linking needle 137 on the other. The plunger'stapered end 135′ includes aresilient seal 139 that snaps over the plunger and becomes a closure between theplunger 59″ and in the straight reducedbore section 131 creating a tight hermetic seal with sufficient resistance to maintain the seal when slid linearly in the bore. - The linking
needle 137 is held within theplunger 59″ through a compression fit and is parallel with the inside of thebarrel 55″ as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. Aneedle boot 141 is disposed over theneedle 137 and stretches over abarbed projection 143 integral with the plunger holding theneedle 137 on the inside and providing a gripping surface for the boot. Theboot 141 is formed of a thin resilient material such as flexible silicone and is sized to enclose and protect the needle when stored. - The needle end of the
plunger 59″ further contains an offsetextended flange 145 almost the same diameter as the inside of thebarrel 55″ creating a stop and centering the plunger in the barrel. - The middle portion of the
plunger 59″ is considerably smaller in diameter than the barrel and defines ahollow plunger sleeve 73′ with arim 67′ near thetapered end 135′. Thisrim 67′ is basically the same structure as the preferred embodiment except the outer edge is tapered sharply permitting the tip of therim 67′ to be held in place between the peripheralsnap release projections 133 located inside thebarrel 55″. When theplunger 59″ is urged toward the partiallyopen end 125′ of the barrel, therim 67′ has sufficient resiliency to overcome its captivity between the projections and snap away from the containment. A similar snap action takes place when it is originally installed. - A sampling
fluid vacuum container 147, vial or “B-D VACUTAINER” as it is sometimes known in the medical field is inserted inside theopen end 125′ of thebarrel 55″. Thecontainer 147 has aresilient perforatable seal 149 on one end and is domed shaped on the other much like a test tube. Thecontainer 147 is well known in the art and widely used to receive and store body fluid samples. The container is normally fabricated of glass or transparent thermoplastic and is evacuated on the inside allowing the fluid to displace the vacuum eliminating the problem of expelling trapped air. - The spring holding means associated with and positioned on the
barrel 55″ is as previously described using the samehypodermic needle 9″,holder 11″, and coiledspring 15″. Thespring housing 21″ is slightly different and is preferably formed in two pieces that are pressed together. Thefront portion 21 a′ interfaces with the partiallyopen end 125′ of thebarrel 55″ and holds part of thespring 15″; therear portion 21 b′ of the housing retains the balance of thespring 15″. Thefingers 23″ and hooks 25″ are also integrally formed with the rear portion 2 b′. - In operation, the
container 147 is inserted loosely into thebarrel 55″ and thehypodermic needle 9″ is inserted, usually intervenously into the patient. Thecontainer 147 is urged forward into thebarrel 55″ where the linkingneedle 137 pierces thecontainer seal 149 and the vacuum within draws the fluid into the container. Thecontainer 149 may be removed and replaced if another sample is required however, when finished, the container is urged further into thebarrel 55″ toward the partiallyopen end 127′ by the practitioner thumb while grasping thelips 79″ with the fingers. This compressive force overcomes the resistance of thesnap release projections 133 holding theextended flange 145 allowing theplunger 59″ to slide forward. The plunger converging taperednose end 53′ forcibly spreads theresilient fingers 23″ of therear portion 21 b′ of thehousing 21″ radially outward to release the holder's raisedlip 13″. Thus, permitting the expansive force of the coiled springs 15″ to break thefrangible end 65′ and extend theneedle 9″ andholder 11″ into thehollow syringe plunger 59″. This triggered movement fully retracts theneedle 9″ into the hollow center of theplunger 59′ and retains it in that position by the continual urging of the coiledspring 15″ thus repositioning theneedle 9″ into a permanently protected and harmless location. An audible clicking sound is emitted when this action is completed and thecontainer 147 may then be removed. Any liquid on the needle is again harmlessly retained inside thesyringe 7″ and disposal may be safely achieved. A color codedring 101″ as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4-6, may optionally be used in this embodiment if desired. - The fifth embodiment of the invention is an intravenous catheter insertion device illustrated in FIGS.13-16. Referring now to FIGS. 13 and 14, the main components of the intravenous
catheter insertion device 150 is acatheter hub 152 comprising aflexible catheter sleeve 154 having aninterior shaft 156 with an axial passageway wherein astandard insertion needle 9′″ is concentrically located. Theinsertion needle 9′″ is mounted in aspring housing assembly 21′″, which engages abarrel 55′″. Aplunger 59′″ having anexternal ring portion 151 sized to be received within thebarrel 55′″ for sealing purposes defines a partially open or closedlongitudinal cavity 71′ extending therethrough, allowing afrangible end 65″ to enter thelongitudinal cavity 71′ of theplunger 59′″. For ease of manufacturing, thelongitudinal cavity 71′ may have alongitudinal slot 155 along a top side. - Between the
frangible end 65″ and thelongitudinal cavity 71′ are outwardly taperedconical shoulders 68′ having acircumferential groove 69′ of a defined depth which allows thefrangible end 65″ to dissociate from the outwardly taperedconical shoulders 68′ as described in the preferred embodiment. Thecircumferential groove 69′ can, of course, simply be a thinner construction of material allowing frangibility. - A pushing
plate 77′ is located on aposterior end 164 of theplunger 59′″. The pushingplate 77′ is sized sufficient to allow the thumb or palm of a normal person to properly depress theplunger 59′″ when associated with thebarrel 55′″. Also, afinger retaining area 158 is associated with theposterior end 156 of thebarrel 55′″ so as to allow the index finger and thumb to grasp thefinger retaining area 158 of thebarrel 55′″ as the palm presses upon the pushingplate 77′. - An extending rachet tab or
tabs 160 are posteriorly located onplunger 59′″ while being posteriorly flared to allow therachet tab 160 to pass by a complementing recess orradial groove 162 defined by aninterior wall 89′ of thebarrel 55′″. Upon full depression of theplunger 59′″ within thebarrel 55′″, therachet tab 160 flexibly passes by the complementing recess orradial groove 162 providing locking engagement thereby preventing the extraction of theplunger 59′″ from thebarrel 55′″. Also shown in FIG. 14 is acatheter needle cap 166, which engages a forwardly-positionedcircumferential flange 168 of thecatheter hub 152 to prevent accidental pricking byinsertion needle 9′″ prior to use. Optionally, theneedle cap 166 can directly engage a forward portion of thespring housing assembly 21′″. In order to removably secure theneedle cap 166 to thespring housing assembly 21′″, an external engagement groove may be present on the forward portion of thespring housing assembly 21′″ (similar to that present in the preferred embodiment). - As shown in FIG. 15, the
needle holder 11′″ is affixed to a distal end ofinsertion needle 9′″ for placement in a first end ofspring housing assembly 21′″. Anopening 171 in a second end of thespring housing assembly 21′″ is sized to receive ahousing plug 170 having afront end aperture 172 to allow passage of theshaft 17′ of theinsertion needle 9′″ and acircular cavity 176 having a diameter that allows thespring 15′″ to be coiled when thehousing plug 170 is forwardly positioned within thespring housing assembly 21′″. - As shown in FIG. 16, the
needle holder 11′″ is retained byresilient fingers 23′″ of thespring housing assembly 21′″ by radially inwardly positioned hooks 25′″ sized to engage and hold the end ofneedle holder 11′″. Thespring 15′″ is positioned axially within the cylindricalspring housing assembly 21′″ and concentrically located aroundinsertion needle 9′″. Thehousing plug 170 compresses thespring 15′″ withinspring housing assembly 21′″ with theshaft 17′ ofinsertion needle 9′″ passing through acentral opening 172 ofhousing plug 170. Thehousing plug 170 is permanently affixed to springhousing assembly 21′″ by sonic welding, bonding, Luer lock or other techniques known in the art. Thecoiled spring 15′″ is now positioned axially withinspring housing assembly 21′″ between the retainedneedle holder 11′″ and affixedhousing plug 170. - As shown in FIG. 13, the
barrel 55′″ hasinternal ratchet teeth 161 sized and positioned to receive an externalcircumferential locking groove 167 of thespring housing assembly 21′″, and a transparent viewing lens 153 for the doctor or nurse to view blood, indicating that theinsertion needle 9′″ andcatheter sleeve 154 are located properly under the skin. Thespring housing assembly 21′″ has external extendingtabs 169 that slide into complementarylongitudinal slots 175 of thebarrel 55′″ for insuring proper alignment of theinsertion needle 9′″ when thespring housing 21′″ assembly is engaged with thebarrel 55′″. - In operation, the intravenous
catheter insertion device 150 functions very much like thehypodermic syringe 7 of the preferred embodiment. However, after injection of theinsertion needle 9′″ andcatheter sleeve 154 below a patient's skin, theinsertion needle 9′″ is withdrawn when the health care provider sees blood in the viewing window 153 wherein theplunger 59′″ is pressed intobarrel 55′″ allowing for the dissociation of thefrangible end 65″ from the outwardly taperingshoulders 68′ of theplunger 59′″ and the radial flexing or breaking of theresilient fingers 23′″ allowing release of theneedle holder 11′″ of theinsertion needle 9′″. - As shown in FIG. 16, a
circumferential space 91′ exists between theresilient fingers 23′″ and theinner wall 93′ of thebarrel 55′″, allowing theresilient fingers 23′″ to flex or break which releases theneedle holder 11′″. Theresilient fingers 23′″ will only flex or break when inwardly taperedsurfaces 95′ of thehooks 25′″ are engaged by the outwardly taperedconical shoulders 68′ ofplunger 59′″. As previously described and shown in the preferred embodiment, engagement takes place when theplunger 59′″ is pushed through thebarrel 55′″ and thefrangible end 65″ abuts against theend surface 174 of theneedle holder 11′″ which abuts against a solidly compressed spring. A normal force of less than two pounds exerted between theend surface 174 of theneedle holder 11′″ and thefrangible end 65″ causes thefrangible end 65″ to dissociate from the outwardlytapered shoulders 68′ of theplunger 59′″. - When the resilient or
frangible fingers 23′″ flex radially outward, thehooks 25′″ release theneedle holder 11′″ causing thecompressed spring 15′″ to exert an expansive force against theneedle holder 11′″, propelling theinsertion needle 9′″ along with theneedle holder 11′″, as well as the dissociatedfrangible end 65″ into thelongitudinal cavity 71′ of theplunger 59′″. - Similar to the other embodiments, the above operation makes a very distinctive clicking sound alerting the health care provider that the device is now safe.
- Although not shown, the
longitudinal cavity 71′ may be evacuated by application of a sealing plug exterior to plunger 59′″ so as to allow a vacuuming effect upon the dissociation of thefrangible end 65″ from the outwardly taperedshoulder 68′ ofplunger 59′″. Furthermore, theneedle holder 11′″ can be a bright or fluorescent color, while theplunger 59′″ andbarrel 55′″ can be manufactured from a transparent or translucent material so that the retracted position is readily identified in low light conditions and theinsertion needle 9′″ is visibly safe for further handling, transport or discard. - Additionally, although not shown, it may be envisioned that the
frangible end 65″ may be replaced with theplunger 59′″ defining an aperture of sufficient size to allow theneedle holder 11′″,insertion needle 9′″, andcompressed spring 15′″ to be propelled intolongitudinal cavity 71′ when theresilient fingers 23′″ flex or break when inwardly taperedsurfaces 95′ of thehooks 25′″ are engaged by the outwardly taperedconical shoulders 68′ ofplunger 59′″, therefore performing the same operation as described above. - Upon further depression of the
plunger 59′″ into thebarrel 55′″ therachet tab 160 engages therachet lip 162, preventing theplunger 59′″ from being extracted from thebarrel 55′″. Additionally, at the end ofresilient fingers 23′″ are engagingmembers 178 that engagegrooves 180 located at the end of outwardly taperedconical shoulders 68′ ofplunger 59′″ further preventing theplunger 59′″ from being removed or extracted frombarrel 55′″. - Besides the above-identified differences, the fifth embodiment of the invention functions substantially as the preferred embodiment and includes all variations described in the all of the above-described embodiments. The materials necessary for each of the components of the fifth embodiment are similar to those materials as described in the first embodiment of the invention.
- It should be appreciated from the foregoing description that the present invention describes an improved hypodermic syringe and intravenous catheter insertion device with a retractable needle which is simple in construction, yet completely effective in retracting a needle once the needle has served its purpose in the injection or removal of fluids below the surface of the skin. The retractable needle system of the present invention can be conveniently assembled from a minimum number of separate parts, all of which can be manufactured with relatively inexact precision, all of which are configured to facilitate compact and efficient operation. The retractable needle system of the present invention can be fully and safely operated by the use of one hand to retract the needle and allow for safe handling, transport and discard.
- Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference only to the presently-preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the invention is limited only by the following claims.
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1. A medical device, comprising:
a barrel having a recess formed adjacent a rearward end of the barrel;
a needle;
a spring biasing the needle rearwardly
a plunger axially displaceable within the housing and operable to expel fluid from the barrel, wherein the plunger comprises:
a cavity for receiving the needle after use;
a flange on the rearward end of the plunger operable to displace the plunger within the barrel;
wherein the recess is configured to receive the flange after use so that substantially the entire plunger is disposed within the barrel after use so that the plunger cannot be readily removed from the barrel after use; and
wherein after use the spring retracts the needle into the cavity in the plunger.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein the recess is integrally formed with the barrel.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein the device comprises a needle holder holding the needle in a projecting position during use.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein the needle holder comprises a breakable connection, and pushing forwardly on the plunger operates to fracture the breakable connection to release the needle.
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