Abstract: A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface extending through the distal end and the proximal end and forming a lumen, and a side port forming a side port pathway through a sidewall of the catheter adapter and in fluid communication with the lumen. The catheter assembly may include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter. The catheter assembly may include a septum disposed within the lumen proximal to the side port pathway. A portion of the inner surface proximal to the catheter and distal to the septum may include one or more of the following: a textured surface, a channel configured to direct fluid flowing into the lumen from the side port, a protrusion extending inwardly into the lumen opposite the side port pathway, and an annular shoulder.

Abstract: A catheter adapter may include a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface extending through the distal end and the proximal end and forming a lumen, and a side port forming a side port pathway through a sidewall of the catheter adapter and in fluid communication with the lumen. The catheter assembly may include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter. The catheter assembly may include a septum disposed within the lumen proximal to the side port pathway. The catheter assembly may include one or more features to facilitate flushing of the catheter assembly: a diameter of the side port may increase in a distal direction; a portion of the inner surface proximal to the catheter and distal to the septum may include multiple grooves; the side port pathway may include a non-cylindrical portion; an insert; a rotation element; and a pivot element.

Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end. The catheter system may include a connector coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter. The connector may include a T-connector. The catheter system may include a connector support device, which may be wedge-shaped to support the connector at an insertion angle.

Abstract: A catheter adapter may include a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end, and a side port. A central axis of a fluid path extending through the side port may be disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter. The angle may be less than 45°. Additionally or alternatively to the angle being less than 45°, the catheter adapter may include a wedge and/or an insert configured to facilitate instrument delivery to the catheter assembly via the side port.

Abstract: A storage container having a base storage compartment configured to receive a divider by which the storage compartment is divided into two or more sub-compartments, wherein divider includes a tool configured to provide a secondary utility or function unrelated to dividing the storage compartment.

Abstract: An instrument advancement device may include an instrument and an advancement feature configured to advance the instrument distally through the catheter assembly. The instrument advancement device may include a first indicator marking, a second indicator marking, and a third indicator marking. In response to aligning the advancement feature with the first indicator marking, a distal tip of the instrument may be configured to align with a distal tip of a catheter assembly. In response to aligning the advancement feature with the second indicator marking, the distal tip of the instrument may be advanced a distance distal to the distal tip of the catheter assembly. In response to aligning the advancement feature with the third indicator marking, the distal tip of the instrument may be advanced another distance distal to the distal tip of the catheter assembly.

Abstract: An instrument delivery device may include a housing, which may include a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end may be configured to couple to an intravenous catheter device. The proximal end may include a proximal connector. The proximal connector may be adjustable between a first position with respect to the housing to a second position with respect to the housing. An instrument may be disposed within the housing. An advancement wheel may extend out from the housing. In response to the advancement wheel being rotated, the instrument may be advanced through the distal end of the housing. A housing of another instrument delivery device may include an advancement element, which may include a first push tab and/or a second push tab.

Abstract: A vascular access device may include a housing. An inner surface of the housing may include a groove disposed within the housing between the proximal end and the distal end. An advancement element may extend through the slot and may be configured to move linearly along the slot between a retracted position and an advanced position. An instrument, having a first end and a second end, may be disposed within the groove. In response to movement of the advancement element from the retracted position to the advanced position, the second end of the instrument may be advanced beyond the distal end. A support feature may be disposed on top of the groove or within the groove and configured to move distally in response to movement of the advancement element from the retracted position to the advanced position. The support feature may limit displacement of the instrument from the groove.

Abstract: A catheter traction system to apply traction to an intravenous catheter. The catheter traction system may include a rotary device and an extension member. The extension member may extend from the rotary device and be configured to couple to a catheter assembly. In response to activation of the rotary device, the extension member may be configured to apply traction to the catheter assembly.

Abstract: A catheter adapter may include a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end, and a side port. A central axis of a fluid path extending through the side port may be disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter. The angle may be less than 45°. Additionally or alternatively to the angle being less than 45°, the catheter adapter may include a wedge and/or an insert configured to facilitate instrument delivery to the catheter assembly via the side port.

Abstract: A storage container having a base storage compartment configured to receive a divider by which the storage compartment is divided into two or more sub-compartments, wherein divider includes a tool configured to provide a secondary utility or function unrelated to dividing the storage compartment.

Abstract: A probe delivery device can include a probe delivery mechanism that facilitates advancing a probe through an IV catheter. The probe delivery mechanism can be housed within a compartment of the probe delivery device and can include a probe that extends from the compartment into a fluid pathway formed within the probe delivery device. A portion of the probe delivery mechanism can extend out from the housing to enable a clinician to advance and retract the probe. The probe delivery device may include a vacuum tube receiver or a connector to enable a blood draw or fluid injection to be performed using the probe delivery device.

Abstract: A probe advancement device may be configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The probe advancement device may include a flexible housing, which may include a proximal end and a distal end. The probe advancement device may include a probe advancement element coupled to the proximal end of the flexible housing. The probe advancement element may include a probe extending in a distal direction within the flexible housing. The flexible housing may be configured to collapse along an axis in response to the probe being advanced in the distal direction. The probe may include a tube for blood collection, a guidewire, or another suitable element.

Abstract: An IV catheter device can include or being configured to employ a probe assembly having an integrated fluid flushing mechanism. The probe assembly can be configured in a variety of ways to cause flushing fluid to be injected through a fluid permeable structure of the probe as the probe is advanced distally from a catheter. In this way, the fluid permeable structure can be kept clear of any occlusion that may otherwise form. With the probe extending distally from the catheter, a blood sample may be collected.

Abstract: A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end. The catheter assembly may include a catheter secured within the catheter adapter and extending from the distal end of the catheter adapter. The catheter adapter may be configured to move between a first position and a second position. In response to the catheter adapter moving from the first position to the second position, an angle of the catheter adapter with respect to an insertion surface may be configured to increase, which may improve patency of the catheter assembly and alignment of a fluid path of the catheter assembly with vasculature of a patient.

Abstract: A vascular access device to passively open a fluid path within a vasculature. The vascular access device may include a catheter and an obturator slidably positioned within the lumen of the catheter. The catheter may have a proximal end, a distal tip comprising an opening having an inner diameter, a sidewall defining a lumen between the proximal end and distal tip. The obturator may have a distal end with an outer diameter configured to form an interference fit with the inner diameter of the distal tip. The obturator may be positioned within the lumen to open various fluid pathways. The obturator may be repositioned to move the catheter tip.

Abstract: A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. A wedge adapter may be retained within the lumen and have a wedge coupled thereto. The wedge may be configured to retain an end of a catheter such that a tip of the catheter extends through the distal end of the catheter adapter. A control feature may extend through an end or side wall of the catheter adapter. The control feature may be configured to manipulate the wedge to control a position of the tip of the catheter to open a fluid path within a vasculature.

Abstract: A vascular access instrument may be configured to insert through a vascular access device, such as, for example, a catheter assembly. The vascular access instrument may include a wire, which may be monolithically formed as a single unit. The wire may include a coil portion, which may include multiple loops wound around a central axis. The wire may include a core portion extending through the coil portion and aligned with the central axis. In some embodiments, the wire may include a bent portion connecting a distal end of the coil portion with a distal end of the core portion. The bent portion may be blunt and atraumatic.

Abstract: A catheter system may include an outer catheter adapter, an outer catheter having an outer catheter lumen extending through the outer catheter, and an inner surface forming the outer catheter lumen. The catheter system may further include an inner catheter adapter, an inner catheter lumen extending through the inner catheter adapter and an inner catheter extending distally from the inner catheter adapter such that the inner catheter is disposed within the outer catheter lumen and the inner catheter and the inner catheter adapter are configured to move with respect to the outer catheter and the outer catheter adapter between a proximal position and a distal position.

Abstract: A probe can be configured with a shaped portion that can lift, advance, retract, or swivel a distal end of a catheter to thereby reposition the catheter within a patient's vasculature. This repositioning can move the catheter relative to the wall or other anatomy of the vasculature and relative to any obstructions such as a thrombus that may have formed. By repositioning the catheter, the probe prolongs the patency of the catheter including facilitating the collection of a blood sample through a long-dwelling catheter.