CATHETER INTRODUCER WITH HUB SEAL AND REMOVAL TAB

摘要

A catheter introducer having a catheter hub seal that is engageable with the rear opening of the catheter hub to impede liquid flow out of the catheter hub following catheter insertion and subsequent withdrawal of the needle following separation of the housing from the catheter hub. The catheter hub seal is preferably made of a rubbery material and can be disposed between the housing and catheter assembly or can be attachable to the catheter assembly.