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Safety needle and catheter assembly

  • US 20040243061A1
  • Filed: 04/08/2003
  • Published: 12/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A catheter introducer assembly, comprising:

  • a) a needle assembly comprising a needle having a diameter, a proximal end, attached to a needle hub, a distal end extending therefrom, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, said needle further including a bent area disposed between said proximal and distal ends;

    b) a catheter assembly comprising a tubular catheter having proximal end attached to a catheter hub, and distal end, said introducer needle being coaxially received within said catheter;

    c) a needle tip protector disposed within said catheter hub, said needle tip protector is slidably disposed onto said needle, whereby when said needle is proximally removed from said catheter said protector remains attached to said needle.

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