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.
申请公布号
EP2456489(A1)
申请公布日期
2012.05.30
申请号
EP20100737700
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.