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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2008
Filed:
May. 27, 2003
John M. Barker, Ventura, CA (US);
Thor R. Halseth, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Michael J. Botich, Oxnard, CA (US);
Robert L. Hall, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
John M. Barker, Ventura, CA (US);
Thor R. Halseth, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Michael J. Botich, Oxnard, CA (US);
Robert L. Hall, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
Specialized Health Products Inc., Bountiful, UT (US);
Abstract
A needle-bearing device for injecting medicinal fluid from a pre-filled vial is provided. After use, the needle is retracted into the body of the device to prevent inadvertent contact with the sharpened end of the needle. In one embodiment, the invention provides a manually actuable button that effectuates retraction of the needle after use. In another embodiment, retraction is effectuated automatically after the injection is complete.