Patent ID: 7491189
Filing Date: 2009-02-17
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of inserting a catheter section of an angiocatheter device into a patient using a slide clip comprising the steps of: attaching the slide clip to the catheter section of the angiocatheter device, the slide clip comprising a catheter section engaging portion having a semi-circular portion configured to engage a portion of the catheter section, an extension section extending from the semi-circular portion and having two ends, a first end attached to the semi-circular portion and a second end at an opposite side of the extension section, and a lip section attached to the second end and configured to be engaged by a user of the device; unlocking an outer angiocatheter housing of the angiocatheter device in order to facilitate movement of the catheter section; establishing an initial insertion of the catheter section containing a needle into the patient until blood becomes visible; and using one hand, applying pressure to the slide clip in order to move the slide clip to further insert the catheter section into the patient.