Patent ID: 9233229
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: A61M

Claim Text:
1. An intravenous catheter system, comprising: a body having an internal volume and a proximal end, the body having an exterior surface; a plug secured to the body and in fluid communication with the internal volume; a plurality of fluid channels disposed within the internal volume of the body; a catheter in fluid connection with the proximal end of the body; and a layer of adhesive material adhered to the exterior surface of the body and configured to limit movement of the body relative to an injection site on a patient, the adhesive being disposed between the body and the injection site on the patient; wherein the adhesive creates a bond between the body and the injection site of the patent, which in turn prevents movement of the body; and wherein the plurality of fluid channels are configured to provide fluid communication between the plug and the catheter.