Patent ID: 9199062
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An inserter assembly for a peripheral vein catheter assembly comprising: a hollow catheter hub having a female proximal end and a distal end provided with a catheter tube; a needle module having a male coupling part for engaging the female proximal end of the hollow catheter hub and provided with a needle extending inside the catheter tube and having an axis and pointed tip protruding from the catheter tube; a plaster member secured to the needle module and having a first adhesive surface and an opposing second surface, wherein the catheter tube extends through the plaster member from the first surface to the second surface and the plaster member is configured for folding crosswise the needle axis along the longitudinal axis or length of the needle; wherein the inserter assembly comprises: a first inserter part having first and second legs; a bridge member connecting the first and second legs at a distance from each other, with the bridge member adapted for detachably engaging or holding at least a part of the needle module extending coaxially between the first and second legs, wherein the first and second legs are provided with holding means adapted for detachably holding a back-folded part of the plaster member.