IV CATHETER FOR PREVENTING BACKFLOW

摘要

The present invention provides an improved intravenous (IV) catheter that enables a hands free means of preventing backflow of blood. The disclosed device incorporates a flow back inhibitor that includes leaflets radially layered upon one another in a conical form. In open mode the leaflets allow fluid flow and in closed mode the leaflets inhibit fluid flow. The device is attachable to a patient by means of an attachment component.

主权项

1. An intravenous catheter comprising:
a removable hollow needle; a catheter tube, wherein said catheter tube surrounds at least a proximal portion of said hollow needle; a collection reservoir, wherein said collection reservation is in communication with said hollow needle; an attachment component, wherein said attachment component provide a means of attachment of said catheter tube to skin; and a flow back inhibitor comprising leaflets, wherein in open mode said leaflets allow fluid flow and in closed mode said leaflets inhibit fluid flow.