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A patent has been issued for a safety clasp and garment clip invented by Andrew Matthews, Conor Mulrooney, and Nicholas John Smart. The patent, assigned to Phagenesis Limited, addresses the problem of securing medical devices, such as catheters, to a patient's clothing without the risk of needle stick injury. The safety clasp comprises a clasp base, a securing element with a sharp end, and a clasp body with first and second sections that can slide to open or close the clasp. The invention provides a secure attachment to garments while minimizing the risk of injury. [Extracted from the article] |