Catheter Placement Device Including an Extensible Needle Safety Component

Abstract

An insertion device for inserting a catheter into a patient's body can include needle insertion, guidewire advancement, catheter insertion, and needle shielding in a single device. The insertion device can include a housing with a needle distally extending therefrom. A catheter can be pre-disposed over the needle such that the catheter is disposed substantially external to the housing. A guidewire can be included, as well as an advancement assembly that is configured to selectively advance the guidewire out of a distal opening of the needle. The needle of the insertion device can include a flash indicator configured to indicate the presence of fluid within the needle lumen. The flash indicator can include an absorbent material disposed about the needle. The absorbent material can include a tether. The insertion device can include a needle safety component. The safety component can include a locking element and a cam component.

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