FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flexible spinal needle showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is another side view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a front view of the flexible spinal needle shown in FIG. 1.
	
	  
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