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Catheter needle having surface indication thereon and process for forming such catheter

  • US 5,484,422 A
  • Filed: 09/10/1993
  • Issued: 01/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A catheter assembly comprising:

  • an insertion needle having a sharpened point and a passage defined therein;

    a catheter having a hub and a distal portion of tubular material disposed over said needle and ending in a distal tip;

    said needle having a surface finish of a first visual quality over a major portion thereof and a second visual portion immediately adjacent the distal tip of said catheter indicating the tip of the catheter on the surface of the needle wherein said second visual portion is a modified surface finish which is more reflective than the remainder of the surface finish of the needle.

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