Catheter assembly and components thereof

US8308691B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• B. Braun Melsungen AG · DE

Inventors

• Kevin Woehr · Fritzlar, DE
• Michael Zerbes · Wabern, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 3, 2006
• Grant date: Nov 13, 2012
• Expiry date: May 16, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2209/10
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter.