Control forward introducer needle and catheter assembly
First Claim
1. A catheter and introducer needle assembly, comprising:
- a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end;
a catheter hub with a proximal end and a distal end connected to the proximal end of the catheter, the catheter hub including at least one radially extending squeeze grip;
an elastomeric plug affixed to and sealing the proximal end of the catheter hub;
an introducer needle having a proximal end and a distal end disposed inside the catheter;
a needle hub having a proximal end and a distal end connected to the proximal end of needle, the needle hub defining a circumferentially extending bump; and
a slide assembly disposed about the needle hub, the slide assembly including a radially extending fin and defining a circumferentially extending groove that mates with the bump to allow relative rotational movement between the needle hub and the slide assembly but prevents substantial relative axial movement between the slide assembly and the needle hub.
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Abstract
The catheter includes a catheter hub at its proximal end having a pair of spaced apart squeeze grips radially extending from the catheter hub. The needle is connected at its proximal end to a needle hub. The needle hub has a circumferentially extending bump formed adjacent to its distal end. The needle and needle hub fit within a slide assembly comprising a tubular portion with a circumferentially extending groove formed therein and a radially extending fin extending from the outer surface of the tubular portion of the slide assembly. The bump of the needle hub mates in the groove of the slide assembly to allow rotation of the needle hub with respect to the slide assembly. However, the bump and the groove are dimensioned to prevent relative axial movement between the needle hub and the slide assembly. The fin on the slide assembly extends forward so as to be positioned between and extend beyond the pair of squeeze grips on the catheter hub. This arrangement allows the distal tip of the needle to be retracted into the catheter with a simple motion by the healthcare worker.
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5 Claims
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1. A catheter and introducer needle assembly, comprising:
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a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; a catheter hub with a proximal end and a distal end connected to the proximal end of the catheter, the catheter hub including at least one radially extending squeeze grip; an elastomeric plug affixed to and sealing the proximal end of the catheter hub; an introducer needle having a proximal end and a distal end disposed inside the catheter; a needle hub having a proximal end and a distal end connected to the proximal end of needle, the needle hub defining a circumferentially extending bump; and a slide assembly disposed about the needle hub, the slide assembly including a radially extending fin and defining a circumferentially extending groove that mates with the bump to allow relative rotational movement between the needle hub and the slide assembly but prevents substantial relative axial movement between the slide assembly and the needle hub. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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