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Title:
ニードルの製造方法およびニードル
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4384974
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A method is provided for forming a feature on a needle. In particular, a hollow, metal cannula (10) has a first end, a second end and a substantially constant outer diameter extending over at least a portion of its length. An annular metal sleeve (40) is provided that has a proximal shoulder and a distal shoulder. The length of the annular sleeve is less than the length of the constant diameter portion of the cannula. The sleeve has an inner diameter approximately equal to or less than the outer diameter of the constant diameter portion of the cannula. Two edges extend axially along the length of the sleeve, from the proximal shoulder to the distal shoulder, thereby defining a slit. The sleeve is positioned on the cannula at the constant outer diameter portion in an interference fit. An additional mechanical junction is provided to secure the sleeve to the cannula. For example, the sleeve may be welded to the cannula using a laser welder at at least one edge of the sleeve near one of either the proximal face or the distal face. Alternatively and additionally, the sleeve may be crimped or glued to the cannula. In accord with another aspect of this invention, a needle is provided made in accord with this method.

Inventors:
Chad Michael Adams
Application Number:
JP2004500953A
Publication Date:
December 16, 2009
Filing Date:
April 24, 2003
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
International Classes:
A61M25/08; A61M5/32; A61M25/00; B21C37/08; B21G1/08
Domestic Patent References:
JP9117504A
JP10118005A
JP57054208B1
JP2182334A
JP2002325847A
JP5345032A
JP55142106U
Foreign References:
DE212423A1
WO2001068174A1
DE2825346A
US4846811
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yoshikazu Tani
Kazuo Abe