<p>A gripping surface is provided on an outer surface of a needle shield as incorporated into an intravenous catheter assembly. The gripping surface provides a gripping position nearer the catheter adapter, catheter and needle tip for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the gripping surfaces include 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.</p>
申请公布号
AU2010274131(B2)
申请公布日期
2015.01.29
申请号
AU20100274131
申请日期
2010.07.15
申请人
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
发明人
MCKINNON, AUSTIN JASON;HENDERSON III, EDWARD G.;ISAACSON, S. RAY;PETERSON, BART D.