METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A NEEDLE AND A NEEDLE FOR REDUCING A FORCE, SUCH AS FOR A NON-CORING PORT ACCESS NEEDLE OR A SPINAL NEEDLE

摘要

A method of manufacturing a needle includes diluting a lubricant, that is biocompatible and soluble in a solvent, with a solvent, that includes one of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon and a chlorinated solvent; mixing the lubricant and the solvent to obtain a coating; and inserting a needle into a container housing the coating. The needle may include a hollow tube. When the needle is inserted into the container housing the coating, at least a portion of the hollow tube may be covered with the coating. A needle for reducing a force during insertion in a body includes a hollow tube configured to enter a body and a coating coupled to at least a portion of the hollow tube. The coating comprises a lubricant that is biocompatible and is soluble in a solvent and a solvent including one of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon and a chlorinated solvent.