IV access device having an angled paddle grip
First Claim
1. An IV access device comprising:
- a catheter adapter from which a catheter extends distally, the catheter adapter including a wing; and
a needle hub from which a needle extends distally, the needle hub being configured to be coupled to the catheter adapter such that the needle extends through the catheter;
wherein the needle hub further includes a paddle grip oriented at an angle and configured to lift the wing to a corresponding angle.
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Abstract
An IV access device can include a needle hub having an angled paddle grip to facilitate insertion of the catheter at a low angle. The angled paddle grip can also minimize any interference that an extension tube or stabilization platform may cause during insertion. By employing an angled paddle grip, the catheter can be inserted while maintaining the stabilization platform in an orientation that is substantially parallel to the patient'"'"'s skin. Also, in cases where the extension tube may run parallel with the stabilization platform, the angled paddle grip can prevent the extension tube from extending into the patient'"'"'s skin during insertion. This will prevent the stabilization platform and/or the extension tube from catching on the patient'"'"'s skin or otherwise inhibiting a smooth insertion of the catheter.
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1. An IV access device comprising:
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a catheter adapter from which a catheter extends distally, the catheter adapter including a wing; and a needle hub from which a needle extends distally, the needle hub being configured to be coupled to the catheter adapter such that the needle extends through the catheter; wherein the needle hub further includes a paddle grip oriented at an angle and configured to lift the wing to a corresponding angle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An IV access device comprising:
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a catheter adapter from which a catheter extends distally, the catheter adapter including a wing; and a needle hub from which a needle extends distally, the needle hub being configured to be coupled to the catheter adapter such that the needle extends through the catheter; wherein the needle hub further includes a paddle grip that is configured to be positioned adjacent the wing when the needle hub is coupled to the catheter adapter, wherein, when the paddle grip is forced into contact with the wing, the paddle grip causes the wing to be elevated into an angled orientation. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. An IV access device comprising:
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a catheter adapter from which a catheter extends distally, the catheter adapter including a first wing that extends from a first side of the catheter adapter and a second wing that extends from a second side of the catheter adapter opposite the first side; an extension tube that couples to the catheter adapter on the second side; and a needle hub from which a needle extends distally, the needle hub being configured to be coupled to the catheter adapter such that the needle extends through the catheter, the needle hub including a paddle grip that is configured to be positioned adjacent the first wing when the needle hub is coupled to the catheter adapter, wherein the paddle grip oriented at an angle and configured to lift the first wing to a corresponding angle. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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