Patent ID: 7141040
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An intravenous starter device, comprising: a first tube having a first end, which first end includes an opening for insertion into a patient, and a second end opposite said first end; an outer tube in fluid communication with said first tube, said outer tube having an opening for receiving fluids to be delivered to said patient through said first tube; a receiver connected to and in fluid communication with said outer tube, said receiver having an opening for receiving fluids to be delivered through said outer tube; a needle member positioned within said first tube, said needle member comprising a needle having a sharp end extending from said first tube for insertion into said patient, and a second end opposite said sharp end; a cover member adjacent to and detachable from said receiver, said cover member being positioned to close said receiver opening; a pull member adjacent to said cover member; an inner tube positioned within said outer tube and connected to said cover member for movement therewith, said inner tube being sized to be slidable within said outer tube and having a needle holding section adapted to receive said needle there within; and a pull wire connecting said needle member to said pull member such that said needle member is moveable upon movement of said pull member from a first position wherein said sharp end of said needle extends from said first tube for entry into said patient to a second position wherein said sharp end of said needle is positioned within said inner tube.