Abstract: A new method and device that allows for easy and quick placement of a urinary catheter into the bladder of a female dog whereby only the catheter is left behind.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for introducing a catheter into a blood vessel. A catheter set comprising a pre-loaded stylet in a catheter is connectable to a guidewire. The guidewire may be introduced into the patient through a hollow needle. The stylet can then be connected to the guidewire, and the catheter advanced over the stylet and the guidewire into the access site and into position in the blood vessel of the patient. The invention reduces the time and placement steps required to position a catheter in a vessel and lowers the associated procedural costs. The invention reduces the frequency and severity of complications generally associated with introducing a catheter, thereby improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for introducing a catheter into a blood vessel. A catheter set comprising a pre-loaded stylet in a catheter is connectable to a guidewire. The guidewire may be introduced into the patient through a hollow needle. The stylet can then be connected to the guidewire, and the catheter advanced over the stylet and the guidewire into the access site and into position in the blood vessel of the patient. The invention reduces the time and placement steps required to position a catheter in a vessel and lowers the associated procedural costs. The invention reduces the frequency and severity of complications generally associated with introducing a catheter, thereby improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.

Abstract: A catheter including a main body having a first end, a second end, a lumen extending between the first end and the second end, a first section located proximal the first end of the main body and second section located proximal the second end of the main body. An inhibitory polymer is disposed at the first section. The inhibitory polymer includes one or more members selected from the group consisting of antiproliferatives, antithrombotics, thrombolytics, and fibrinolytics. An antimicrobial agent is disposed at the second section. The main body has a length such that when the catheter is at least partially implanted the first end accesses a body vessel and at least a portion of the second section is disposed within a subcutaneous space of a patient.