Over-the-Needle Catheter Sleeve

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having a sleeve configured thereon. The catheter includes a body having an outer diameter. The body also includes a proximal end and a distal end and defines a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. A needle is configured within the lumen of the catheter and extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The sleeve is configured around a portion of the outer diameter of the catheter that passes through an insertion site of the catheter. Further, the sleeve includes a length extending from a first end to a second end and is configured to prevent the catheter from collapsing along the length of the sleeve. In addition, the sleeve is configured to prevent leakage from the insertion site of the catheter.

主权项

1. An over-the-needle catheter assembly, comprising:
a catheter comprising a body having an outer diameter, said body comprising a proximal end and a distal end, said body defining a lumen extending from said proximal end to said distal end; a needle configured within the lumen of the catheter, said needle extending from said proximal end to said distal end; and, a sleeve configured around a portion of said outer diameter of said catheter that passes through an insertion site of a patient, said sleeve comprising a length extending from a first end to a second end, wherein said sleeve is configured to prevent said catheter from collapsing along said length of said sleeve.