Patent ID: 8926563
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A safety IV catheter assembly comprising: a catheter assembly including a catheter hub and a catheter tube, the catheter hub defining a cavity; a needle assembly including a needle hub and a needle, the needle having a needle tip; and a needle guard assembly including a needle guard having a body portion including a proximal wall defining a guard bore dimensioned to slidably receive the needle and first and second legs extending distally from the proximal wall, and a radially extending portion formed on one end of the first leg, wherein in an assembled state of the safety IV catheter assembly, the needle extends between the first and second legs of the body portion of the needle guard and through the catheter assembly such that the needle tip extends from the catheter tube, and in a withdrawn state of the safety IV catheter assembly, the needle tip is positioned proximally of the radially extending portion of the first leg such that the radially extending portion obstructs distal movement of the needle, the second leg portion being in spaced relation to the needle in an unbiased state as the needle is withdrawn from the catheter assembly to minimize drag on the needle.