Abstract: A sealed sterile intravenous catheter and needle assembly providing a substantially closed and sterile environment. The sealed sterile intravenous catheter is removably secured to a needle assembly and includes a tubular catheter portion, a catheter nozzle portion, and a gel cap portion aligned axially about a central axis to form a sealed flow passageway therethru. The gel cap portion includes a hollow gel cap hub having a gel cap formed of an elastic material to substantially seal the gel cap portion of the sealed catheter. Additionally, the needle assembly includes a needle configured to matingly cooperate with the sealed catheter assembly and pierce through the gel cap and sealed flow passageway of the sealed catheter assembly in a fully extended position. The needle will also be structured to fully retract for safe disposal after use.

Abstract: The Pre-sealed intravenous (IV) needle is designed to provide easy Intravenous access for the health care professional. It is intended for use in hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulances and any area where IV access is necessary. It provides a new approach to IV access in that it allows IVs to be started without permitting any bleeding from the site. This would also reduce the chances of infection as the system is sterile and sealed.