Integrated catheter assembly having a guidewire redirection component

A method of manufacturing, comprising:

• providing a catheter adapter, wherein the catheter adapter comprises a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface forming a lumen extending between the distal end of the catheter adapter and the proximal end of the catheter adapter, and a side port disposed between the distal end of the catheter adapter and the proximal end of the catheter adapter;
• coupling a catheter to the catheter adapter, wherein the catheter extends from the distal end of the catheter adapter, wherein the catheter comprises a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal end of the catheter and the proximal end of the catheter, wherein the lumen of the catheter and the lumen of the catheter adapter comprise an open pathway extending along an axis, wherein the open pathway is configured to receive a guidewire when the catheter assembly is threaded distally over the guidewire;
• and
• positioning a redirection component within the lumen of the catheter adapter, wherein the redirection component seals the lumen of the catheter adapter proximal to the side port, wherein a distal end of the redirection component comprises a surface disposed at a proximal end of the open pathway to block the open pathway, wherein the surface is configured to redirect the guidewire from the axis into the side port when the catheter assembly is threaded distally over the guidewire, wherein the side port is angled with respect to the axis.