Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter assembly, which may include a catheter adapter. The catheter adapter may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end of the catheter adapter and the proximal end of the catheter adapter. The catheter assembly may include a catheter, which may extend distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter. The catheter system may include an instrument extending through a distal opening of the catheter. The instrument may include a coil spring.

Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's vascular system may have a tube with a wall that defines an exterior surface and lumen with a proximal end and a distal end, and a guidewire that is deployable, by sliding distally, from a retracted position in which the guidewire resides in the lumen, to a deployed position in which the guidewire extends beyond the distal end. The system may further have a retraction mechanism that can be actuated to retract the guidewire from the deployed position to the retracted position, or a protective shield that can be actuated to extend distally from the distal end of the tube to cover the guidewire in the deployed position.

Abstract: A vial adapter includes a body having a component connection interface and a vial connection interface, with the component connection interface configured to engage a connection interface of a mating component, a pressure equalization assembly including a chamber configured to expand from a first volume to a second volume larger than the first volume, and a piercing member having a first end connected to the body and a second end positioned opposite the first end. The second end of the piercing member includes a piercing point configured to pierce a closure of a vial, with the first and second fluid ports extending from a position intermediate the first and second ends of the piercing member to the second end of the piercing member. The first and second fluid ports and a portion of the piercing member define a V-shaped profile at the second end of the piercing member.

Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter assembly and a needle assembly. The catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen, and a side port. The catheter assembly may include a catheter extending from the distal end of the catheter adapter and an extension tube. A distal end of the extension tube may be integrated with the side port of the catheter adapter. The needle assembly may include a needle safety element, which may be disposed within the safety housing or the catheter adapter. The needle assembly may include a guidewire advancement device coupled to the safety housing or the catheter adapter, and an introducer needle having a proximal end coupled to the guidewire advancement device.

Abstract: A delivery device for delivering an instrument into a catheter assembly may include a syringe, which may include a barrel and a plunger movable within the barrel. The plunger may include a handle and a stopper coupled to a distal end of the handle. The stopper may include a channel. The delivery device may include a guidewire disposed within the barrel and extending through the channel. In response to depression of the plunger, the guidewire may move through the channel and a first end of the guidewire may be advanced in the distal direction. A second end of the guidewire may be fixed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a blood draw device for use with a PIVC. The blood draw device includes a catheter, an introducer housing, and an actuator movably coupled to the introducer housing. The introducer housing includes a first member and a second member coupled together via a plurality of snaps to define an inner volume configured to movably receive the catheter. A plurality of lower snaps is formed on the first housing member and spaced apart between proximal and distal ends thereof, each of the lower snaps having a hook that is oriented downward. A first upper snap is formed on the first housing member at a distal end thereof, the first upper snap having a hook that is oriented upward. A second upper snap is formed on the second housing member at a proximal end thereof, the second upper snap having a hook that is oriented downward.

Abstract: A medical device including an instrument, and an introducer configured to moveably receive the instrument and having an outer housing defining a curved passageway and an inner housing slidably received within the outer housing. The introducer couples to an intravenous line. The inner housing is movable relative to the outer housing and moves the instrument between a first position, in which the instrument is disposed within the outer housing, and a second position, in which the distal end of the instrument is disposed beyond the distal end of the outer housing and a portion of the instrument is disposed within the intravenous line. The curvature of the passageway of the outer housing may follow an arc of a circle or be coiled. The inner housing may be straight, curved, or coiled. Also, a system including a catheter assembly comprising a catheter adapter and a catheter, and the medical device.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument delivery device for advancing an instrument into a vascular access device. The instrument delivery device includes an outer housing, a connector coupled to the outer housing and including a projection member that mates with the vascular access device, and an inner housing having a distal end positioned within the outer housing and engaged with a proximal end of the instrument. The inner housing moves relative to the outer housing so that a distal movement thereof moves the instrument from a first position to a second position, with a distal end of the instrument moving from within the outer housing to out beyond the distal end of the outer housing and the projection member. A fluid flow preventing seal provided in or adjacent the connector prevents a transfer of fluid between the vascular access device and the inner volume of the outer housing.

Abstract: Provided herein is a medical device, including an instrument having a proximal end and a distal end, an introducer configured to moveably receive the instrument and having an outer housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an inner volume and an inner housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an inner volume, the inner housing slidably received within the outer housing, the distal end of the introducer configured to couple the introducer to an intravenous line. The inner housing is configured to move relative to the outer housing to move the instrument between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument delivery device for advancing an instrument into a vascular access device. The instrument delivery device includes an outer housing, an introducer portion positioned at the distal end of the outer housing and configured to mate with the vascular access device, and an inner housing having a distal end positioned within an inner volume of the outer housing and engaged with a proximal end of the instrument, with the inner housing moveable relative to the outer housing. A wheel member is positioned on the outer housing and rotatable relative thereto and is operably coupled to the inner housing to move the inner housing distally within the outer housing when the wheel member is rotated in a first direction, thereby also moving the instrument distally from to a position where the distal end of the instrument is disposed beyond the distal end of the outer housing.

Abstract: Provided herein is a medical device, including an instrument having a proximal end and a distal end, an introducer configured to moveably receive the instrument and having an outer housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an inner volume and an inner housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an inner volume, the inner housing slidably received within the outer housing, the distal end of the introducer configured to couple the introducer to an intravenous line. The inner housing is configured to move relative to the outer housing to move the instrument between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for advancing a catheter into an indwelling catheter includes an introducer having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an actuator movably coupled to the introducer and configured to move relative to the introducer to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is disposed beyond the distal end portion of the introducer. The fluid transfer device also includes a catheter support movably coupled to the introducer, and positioned between the actuator and the distal end portion of the introducer, the catheter support defining a passageway therein that receives the catheter to provide support thereto. The passageway in the catheter support is configured to encourage a downward bowing of the catheter in the catheter support and/or pre-bias a downward bowing of the catheter.

Abstract: A blood collection device including a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, an actuator, and a probe operably coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to selectively advance the probe through a catheter of a vascular access device when the blood collection device is coupled to the vascular access device. The probe includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion and the proximal portion of the probe are formed of different materials, and wherein only the distal portion of the probe is configured to extend at least partially beyond a distal tip of the catheter of the vascular access device when the probe is in a fully advanced position.

Abstract: An instrument configured to be inserted through a vascular access device includes a tubular member having a first end, a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, with the tubular member defining a central passage. The first end of the tubular member includes a closed end positioned perpendicularly to the sidewall.

Abstract: A catheter insertion device is provided for positioning and inserting a catheter, particularly a midline catheter into a patient. The insertion device includes an actuator assembly movable with respect to a housing for deploying the catheter over a needle. A step-wise movement of the actuator advances a catheter assembly, including the catheter, in stages over the introducer needle. An indexing finger of the catheter assembly engages the actuator body during distal advancement of the actuator, and deflects as the actuator is moved proximally. The device further includes a lockout device such as a button, collar, slider, or tab, which allows movement of the catheter relative to the needle but prevents advancement of the catheter to the first stage of the step-wise movement.

Abstract: A blood draw device for withdrawing blood through an intravenous catheter assembly including a catheter, the blood draw device including a housing, a fluid conduit received within the housing and having a proximal end and a distal end, the fluid conduit including a first conduit portion at the proximal end of the fluid conduit, the first conduit portion having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first diameter, and a second conduit portion at the distal end of the fluid conduit, the second conduit portion having a proximal end, a distal end, and a second diameter different from the first diameter, wherein the fluid conduit is configured to be advanced from a proximal position in which the second conduit portion does not extend beyond a distal end of the catheter to a distal position in which the second conduit portion extends beyond a distal end of the catheter.

Abstract: A blood draw device for use with a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) includes a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining a lumen, an introducer having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween defining an inner volume configured to movably receive the catheter, with the introducer defining a longitudinal axis, and an actuator movably coupled to the introducer and connected to the catheter. The actuator having a first portion disposed outside of the introducer and a second portion disposed in the inner volume of the introducer, with the catheter having a first portion extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the introducer and a second portion extending oblique to the longitudinal axis of the introducer.

Abstract: A blood draw device for use with a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) includes a catheter, an introducer, an actuator movably coupled to the introducer, with the actuator configured to move relative to the introducer to move the catheter between a first position, in which the distal end of the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which the distal end of the catheter is disposed beyond the distal end of the introducer. The introducer defines a groove extending from the proximal end of the introducer to the distal end of the introducer. The groove is positioned within the inner volume of the introducer and closer to the bottom surface than the top surface, with the groove configured to receive a portion of the catheter during use of the blood draw device.

Abstract: An IV device assembly may include a lumen forming a fluidic channel within the IV device assembly. The lumen may be fluidically coupled to a vascular access device (VAD) coupler via a funnel coupler, and an IV device assembly coupler at a proximal end of the lumen. The IV device assembly may also include one or more of the following: a collapsible sleeve formed coaxially around a first portion of the lumen and mechanically coupled to the funnel coupler, a patency instrument formed along a second portion of the lumen within the collapsible sleeve and into the VAD coupler, a translation handle that translates the patency instrument out of a distal end of the VAD coupler, and a fixed grip formed around the lumen to maintain a position of the IV device assembly relative to the translation handle.

Abstract: Pinch-style clamps can be designed for use in clamping or occluding plastic tubing, such as intravenous tubing. These pinch clamps can include a soft, polymer material applied to various surfaces of the pinch clamp to prevent abrasion or irritation to the patient, increase friction between the pinch clamp and the user operating said pinch clamp, increase friction between engaged surfaces of the pinch clamp to prevent premature or unintended disengagement of the clamp, or increase friction between the outer surfaces of the tubing and the clamping surfaces of the clamp. Various features or components can be employed to prevent lateral disengagement of the pinch clamp. A pinch clamp may also be configured with rounded outer edges to enhance patient comfort.