Patent ID: 8603037
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter and insertion needle assembly, comprising an insertion needle; a catheter forming a sleeve that overlies at least a portion of the insertion needle; a housing coupled to the insertion needle and the catheter, the insertion needle and catheter being slidably mounted to the housing to permit movement of the insertion needle relative to the catheter, and to permit approximately coaxial movement of the insertion needle and the catheter relative to the housing, wherein the housing comprises a chamber having a capillary channel for more quickly receiving blood from a subject; and a separate transparent cover, and wherein the capillary channel is disposed between one and other confronting respective walls of the transparent cover and the chamber; said confronting walls engaged together in a sealed relationship; said cover comprising a transparent or translucent top portion that affords a wide range of viewing angles; said housing comprising a housing portion having an outer wall; the capillary channel comprising at least one capillary passage disposed between the housing portion outer wall defining the one of the confronting walls and the cover top portion defining the other of the confronting walls.