Systems and methods for providing a conventional integrated catheter with universal grip
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1. An intravenous catheter device, comprising:
- a catheter adapter having a proximal portion located opposite a catheter;
a needle hub having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being removably coupled to the proximal portion of the catheter adapter, the needle hub including a fixedly attached needle extending outwardly therefrom;
a first gripping surface disposed on a first side of the needle hub;
a second gripping surface disposed on a second side of the needle hub opposite the first side;
a first guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of first gripping surface, the first guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a first digit on the first gripping surface and the catheter adapter;
a second guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of second gripping surface, the second guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a second digit on the second gripping surface and the catheter adapter;
a securement platform extending laterally outward from a first side of the catheter adapter to provide a leading edge, the securement platform having a planar surface in a first plane, wherein the first plane is generally perpendicular to the gripping surface of the needle hub; and
a paddle grip extending outwardly from a portion of the distal end of the needle hub, the paddle grip being positioned adjacent to the catheter adapter and opposite the securement platform, the paddle grip having a leading edge and further having a planar surface in a second plane that is generally parallel to the first plane.
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Abstract
A universal gripping surface is provided on an intravenous catheter assembly. The universal gripping surface provides a plurality of surfaces whereby a user may grip the catheter assembly in a desired gripping configuration for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the universal gripping surface includes a guard feature to prevent a user'"'"'s unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition.
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12 Claims
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1. An intravenous catheter device, comprising:
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a catheter adapter having a proximal portion located opposite a catheter; a needle hub having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being removably coupled to the proximal portion of the catheter adapter, the needle hub including a fixedly attached needle extending outwardly therefrom; a first gripping surface disposed on a first side of the needle hub; a second gripping surface disposed on a second side of the needle hub opposite the first side; a first guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of first gripping surface, the first guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a first digit on the first gripping surface and the catheter adapter; a second guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of second gripping surface, the second guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a second digit on the second gripping surface and the catheter adapter; a securement platform extending laterally outward from a first side of the catheter adapter to provide a leading edge, the securement platform having a planar surface in a first plane, wherein the first plane is generally perpendicular to the gripping surface of the needle hub; and a paddle grip extending outwardly from a portion of the distal end of the needle hub, the paddle grip being positioned adjacent to the catheter adapter and opposite the securement platform, the paddle grip having a leading edge and further having a planar surface in a second plane that is generally parallel to the first plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An intravenous catheter device, comprising:
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a catheter adapter having a proximal portion located opposite a catheter; a needle hub having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being removably coupled to the proximal portion of the catheter adapter; and a paddle grip extending distally from the distal end of the needle hub and positioned adjacent to the catheter adapter, the paddle grip being shaped and sized to accommodate a first digit on a top surface of the paddle grip and a second digit on a bottom surface of the paddle grip, wherein the paddle grip is positioned opposite a securement platform of the catheter adapter, a first gripping surface disposed on a first side of the needle hub; a second gripping surface disposed on a second side of the needle hub opposite the first side; a first guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of the first gripping surface, the first guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a user'"'"'s digit on the first gripping surface and the catheter adapter; and a second guard feature protruding outwardly from a distal end of the second gripping surface, the second guard feature being shaped and sized to providing a physical barrier between a user'"'"'s digit on the second gripping surface and the catheter adapter.
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