Rose Akerman
Nursing in Slaughter Beach, DE
License number
Delaware L1-0027795
Issued Date
May 12, 1999
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2003
Category
Nursing
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
2
Slaughter Beach, DE 19963
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Address
Phone
17 Oak Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Rehoboth, DE
17 Oak Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
417 Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963
5 Blackberry Ln, Harbeson, DE 19951
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Apparatus For Covering A Surgical Needle To Protect The User
Apparatus For Covering A Surgical Needle To Protect The User
US Patent:
5549629, Aug 27, 1996
Filed:
Mar 10, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/208479
Inventors:
Stacy I. Thomas - Milford DE
Rose Akerman - Milford DE
Rose Akerman - Milford DE
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606223
Abstract:
This invention provides for a novel retractable, telescoping, surgical needle cover and a collapsible needle, such that the sharp tip of the needle is covered after use thereby protecting the user from accidental needle sticks. In one embodiment, the needle cover is hollow and holds the needle at the tip. When the sharp tip is struck on a hard surface, the needle collapses inside of the needle cover. A second embodiment of the invention provides for a cover which slides back and forth along the length of a needle and is held in a forward position by a lever which is movably disposed within a groove at the base of the needle. In the third embodiment, the needle cover only partially the covers the outer surface of the needle, and when the needle is held by a needle holder such that the needle holder contacts both the cover and the needle, then the needle tip is exposed. When the needle is gripped by the needle holder such that only the needle cover is held, the tip of the needle is struck on a hard surface and the needle cover slides forward to cover the tip.