Conjunto introdutor de cateter, produto introdutor de cateter e elemento de proteção para um conjunto introdutor de cateter

摘要

A new catheter stick protector is described having a metal flap clip (15) which snaps down into place to prevent return of the needle (4) through the protector device once withdrawn. The device is small and received over the needle (4) to provide an interface between the needle hub (7) and the hub (3) of a catheter like product. A sleeve (9) of hydrophobic or fluid impermeable material is provided and attached at one end to the needle hub (7) and at a second end to the tip protector. The length of the material is selected to hold the tip protector in a position just extending beyond the tip (14) of the needle (4) of a catheter inserter.