Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter adapter, which may include a side port. The catheter system may include a catheter, a first extension tube having a distal end and a proximal end, and a second extension tube having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the first extension tube may be integrated with the side port of the catheter adapter. The catheter system may include an access connector, which may include a distal port, a proximal port, and a side port. The proximal end of the first extension tube may be integrated with the distal port of the access connector. The distal end of the second extension tube may be integrated with the side port of the access connector. The first extension tube may be shorter than the second extension tube.

Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter adapter, which may include a side port. The catheter system may include a catheter, and an extension tube having a distal end and a proximal end. The catheter system may include a three-port connector, which may include a distal port, a proximal port, and a side port. The proximal end of the catheter adapter may be coupled to the distal port of the three-port connector. The distal end of the extension tube may be integrated with the side port of the three-port connector.

Abstract: An integrated intravenous catheter includes a catheter adapter having a catheter and an inlet, with the catheter configured to be inserted into a patient's vasculature, a needle-free connector comprising a first port, a second port positioned opposite the first port, and a side port positioned the first port and the second port, with the second port including a valve member, intermediate tubing extending between the inlet of the catheter adapter and the first port of the needle-free connector, and extension tubing extending from the side port of the needle-free connector.

Abstract: A vascular access system for use with a blood draw or probe delivery device, the system including a catheter adapter having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein a catheter extends from the distal end portion of the catheter adapter, and an extension set. The extension set includes a stabilization platform, a catheter adapter interface, wherein the catheter adapter interface is configured to secure the proximal end portion of the catheter adapter, and a probe access portion. The probe access portion includes a needle free connector configured to receive a distal connector portion of the blood draw or probe delivery device, and the probe access portion is positioned in-line with the catheter adapter to provide a direct fluid path for a tube or probe of the blood draw or probe delivery device to be advanced through the probe access portion, the catheter adapter, and the catheter.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dressing for use with a catheter assembly, including a base defining a perimeter and an interior, the base comprising a bottom surface configured to contact skin of a patient and comprising a first opening in the perimeter, and a cover portion attached to the base and configured to cover a site of a catheter insertion, the cover portion comprising a second opening, the second opening configured to align with the first opening in the base when the dressing is applied to a patient’s skin.

Abstract: An integrated intravenous catheter system including a catheter adapter having a catheter and an inlet, as well as a needle free connector. The needle free connector includes a proximal port, a distal port positioned opposite the proximal port, and a side port positioned between the proximal port and the distal port. The system also includes extension tubing extending from the side port. The side port includes a tube receiving portion having a first inner diameter sized and configured to receive a distal portion of the extension tubing, an inlet portion having a second inner diameter smaller than the first inner diameter, and a tapered portion extending between the tube receiving portion and the inlet portion.

Abstract: A blood draw device for delivery of a probe into a patient's vascular system, the blood draw device including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and an advancement wheel, wherein the advancement wheel is operably coupled to the probe to advance and retract the probe based on a direction of rotation of the advancement wheel. The blood draw device also includes an advancement stop member, wherein the advancement stop member is positionable by a user via an interface portion external to the housing and is configured to selectively limit rotation of the advancement wheel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intravascular catheter assembly, including a catheter adapter having a distal end; a proximal end; a first lumen arranged between and in fluid communication with the distal end and the proximal end; a catheter arranged at the distal end of the catheter adapter and in fluid communication with the lumen; and a first side port in fluid communication with the lumen; a first fluid conduit having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the fluid conduit coupled to the side port; and a connector having a proximal end, a distal end connected to the fluid conduit, and a second lumen therethrough, the connector comprising a manually-actuable valve.

Abstract: Provided herein is a blood collection device having a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an interior, the interior configured to receive a blood sample through one or more openings at the distal end of the tube when the distal end of the tube is positioned in a blood vessel and an obturator slidably disposed relative to the tube and received within the interior of the tube.

Abstract: An instrument advancement device may include a housing comprising a distal end and a proximal end; an instrument disposed within the housing; an advancement element, wherein in response to movement of the advancement element with respect to the housing, the instrument is configured to advance distal to the distal end of the housing, and a blood sample collection tube inserted into the distal end of the housing, wherein the blood sample collection tube is configured to receive a small volume blood sample.

Abstract: An instrument advancement device includes a housing comprising a fluid path, a distal end, and a proximal end, an instrument disposed within the housing, an advancement element, where in response to movement of the advancement element with respect to the housing, the instrument is configured to advance distal to the distal end of the housing, a small sample dispense device connected to the proximal end of the housing, and a blood collection device connected to a proximal end of the small sample dispense device. The blood collection device is configured to receive an evacuated blood collection container, where the small sample dispense device is detachable from the housing and configured to dispense a blood sample.

Abstract: An integrated intravenous catheter including a catheter adapter having a catheter and an inlet, the catheter configured to be inserted into a patient's vasculature, as well as a needle free connector. The needle free connector includes first port, a second port positioned opposite the first port, and a side port positioned between the first port and the second port. The needle free connector further includes a main cavity portion having a tapered sidewall and a distal taper portion, wherein the tapered sidewall gradually narrows in a direction of the distal taper portion. The integrated intravenous catheter also includes intermediate tubing extending between the inlet of the catheter adapter and the first port of the needle free connector, and extension tubing extending from the side port of the needle free connector.

Abstract: An integrated intravenous catheter includes a catheter adapter having a catheter and an inlet, with the catheter configured to be inserted into a patient's vasculature, a needle-free connector comprising a first port, a second port positioned opposite the first port, and a side port positioned the first port and the second port, with the second port including a valve member, intermediate tubing extending between the inlet of the catheter adapter and the first port of the needle-free connector, and extension tubing extending from the side port of the needle-free connector.

Abstract: A catheter assembly may include an adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, a side port, and an adapter lumen. The catheter assembly may include a catheter hub, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, a catheter hub lumen, and another side port. The catheter assembly may include an extension tube. A distal end of the extension tube may be coupled to the other side port, and the distal end of the adapter may be coupled to a proximal end of the extension tube. A fluidic seal may be formed around a tube of an instrument advancement device when the tube is advanced into the adapter. As an example, a portion of the adapter lumen between the distal end of the adapter and the side port may include an annular protrusion configured to form the fluidic seal.

Abstract: An instrument advancement device may include a housing, which may include a slot. The instrument advancement device may be configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The instrument advancement device may include an advancement element, which may extend through the slot and may be configured to move linearly along the slot between a retracted position and an advanced position. In response to movement of the advancement element from a retracted position to an advanced position, an instrument of the instrument advancement device may be advanced beyond a distal end of the housing and may be configured to open a path through an occlusion in the catheter assembly or vasculature. The instrument advancement device may include a septum that includes a shape and/or a lube to reduce septum resistance and buckling of the instrument during advancement of the instrument.

Abstract: An instrument advancement device may include a housing, which may include a slot. The instrument advancement device may be configured to couple to a catheter assembly. The instrument advancement device may include an advancement element, which may extend through the slot and may be configured to move linearly along the slot between a retracted position and an advanced position. In response to movement of the advancement element from a retracted position to an advanced position, an instrument of the instrument advancement device may be advanced beyond a distal end of the housing and may be configured to open a path through an occlusion in the catheter assembly or vasculature. The instrument advancement device may include a septum, which may be engaged to facilitate sealing of the housing and/or prevent buckling of the instrument.

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.