Patent ID: 6273871
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A catheter introducer, comprising:an introducer cannula having a proximal portion, an open proximal end, an open distal end, a lumen extending between the open proximal end and the open distal end;a pair of wings connected along the proximal portion of the introducer cannula;a tray, with an open top, extending from the open proximal end of the introducer cannula between the pair of wings;an introducer needle disposed in the lumen of the introducer cannula and defining an annular space with the introducer cannula, the introducer needle having a sharp distal tip, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis and a needle lumen extending between the sharp distal tip and the proximal end wherein the introducer needle defines a notch to provide fluid communication between the needle lumen and the annular space; anda needle hub with a center of mass connected to the proximal end of the introducer needle.