METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A CATHETER DEVICE

摘要

The present invention relates to systems and methods for inserting a catheter device into a subject, wherein the catheter insertion system (100) generally comprises a flexible sleeve (120) containing a catheter tube (121) and advancing means for advancing the catheter contained within said system in a distal direction, wherein the flexible sleeve has a sealed proximal end (132) and a distal end which may comprise a slender passage (104) adapted to allow passage of said catheter tube therethrough while preventing backflow of fluid into the flexible sleeve.