Method and apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter

Details Method and apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter Method and apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter

1998-06-17

2000-12-05

Dawson, Glenn K.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604264, 604507, 604190, 604187, 600577, 600579, 600580, A61M 5178, A61M 500, A61M 3100, B65D 8100

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ABSTRACT:
A method an apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter. In one embodiment, a catheter having a flashback chamber is provided, the flashback chamber having a proximal end, a distal end and an inner wall. The distal end of the flashback chamber being in fluid communication with the catheter needle. A moveable member within the flashback chamber sealingly engages with the inner wall of the flashback chamber, the member being movable within the flashback chamber in a direction from the distal end to the proximal end of the flashback chamber. The movement of the member creates a vacuum within the flashback chamber.

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