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Intravenous catheter device

  • US 7,270,649 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2004
  • Issued: 09/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A catheter and insertion device comprising:

  • (a) a catheter applicator having a catheter for insertion into the vein of a patient, said catheter applicator comprising a paddle having a track down the center with a catheter retainer pawl at one end, a needle cavity at the opposite end and a rear track stop near the needle cavity end of said track;

    (b) a catheter appliance releasably secured to said catheter applicator said catheter appliance comprising(i) a catheter carrier body having an attachment surface in the form of a catheter flap,(ii) a catheter mounted on said catheter carrier body,(iii) a paddle retainer securing said catheter appliance to said catheter applicator, and(iv) a luer connector rotatably mounted on said catheter carrier body and in fluid communication with said catheter; and

    (c) a needle carrier module slidably mounted on said catheter applicator, said needle carrier having a hypodermic needle extending through said catheter.

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