Catheter system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a catheter system that may include a catheter hub that may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen. The catheter system may include a first wing extending from the catheter hub, and a second wing opposite the first wing and extending from the catheter hub. The first wing and the second wing are movable between a collapsed position and a collapsed position. The first wing may be configured to be coupled to the second wing to secure the first wing and the second wing in a folded position. The catheter system may include an end cap, and the first wing and the second wing may be coupled to the end cap in a folded position. The catheter hub may include a snap feature, and the first wing and the second wing may be coupled to the snap feature in a folded position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of medical devices and more particularly to a catheter system. Background Art

[0002] Common types of catheter systems include an over-the-needle peripheral intravenous catheter ("PIVC"). As the name implies, an over-the-needle peripheral intravenous catheter can be mounted on an introducer needle having a sharp distal tip. The catheter system can include a catheter adapter, a peripheral intravenous catheter extending distally from the catheter adapter, and an introducer needle extending through the peripheral intravenous catheter. The peripheral intravenous catheter and the introducer needle can be assembled so that the distal tip of the introducer needle extends beyond the distal tip of the peripheral intravenous catheter, wherein, immediately before insertion into the skin, the bevel of the needle faces upward away from the patient's skin. The peripheral intravenous catheter and the introducer needle are typically inserted through the skin at a shallow angle into the patient's vasculature.

[0003] To verify the correct placement of the introducer needle and / or peripheral intravenous catheter in the blood vessel, the clinician can confirm the presence of flashback of blood in the flashback chamber of the catheter system or in the space between the introducer needle and the peripheral intravenous catheter. Once the placement of the introducer needle has been confirmed, the clinician can remove the introducer needle, thereby leaving the peripheral intravenous catheter in place for future blood draws or infusions.

[0004] In some cases, a catheter system (such as, for example, the BD NEOFLON available from Becton Dickinson, Inc. of Franklin Lakes, NJ) is used. TM Pro IV cannulae) may include a housing that can be mounted on the wings of the catheter system to aid in gripping the catheter system by the clinician. However, the housing is somewhat bulky, expensive to produce, and is not typically used after the catheter system is inserted into the patient's vascular system.

[0005] The subject matter claimed herein is not limited to embodiments that solve any disadvantages or that operate only in environments such as described above. Rather, this background is merely provided to illustrate one example technology area where some embodiments described herein may be practiced. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present disclosure generally relates to vascular access devices, systems and methods. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a catheter system comprising a first wing and a second wing configured to be coupled together in a folded position. In some embodiments, the catheter system can be arranged in a folded position during venous puncture and the advancement of the catheter into the patient's blood vessel. In some embodiments, the catheter system in the folded position can help to keep the catheter system at the first wing and the second wing to insert the catheter into the blood vessel. In this way, the first wing and the second wing coupled together when the catheter system is in the folded position can form a firm push piece. In some embodiments, after completing the venous puncture and the advancement of the catheter, the first wing and the second wing can be disengaged from each other and brought to a collapsed position or a flat position for fixing the catheter system to the patient's skin and stabilizing it.

[0007] In some embodiments, the catheter system may include a catheter seat, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and an inner cavity extending through the distal end and the proximal end. In some embodiments, the catheter system may include a first wing extending from the catheter seat and a second wing relative to the first wing and extending from the catheter seat. In some embodiments, the first wing and the second wing may move between a collapsed position and a folded position. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing may be configured to be coupled to the second wing to fix the first wing and the second wing. In some embodiments, the catheter system may include a catheter extending from the distal end of the catheter seat. In some embodiments, the catheter system may include a needle seat coupled to the proximal end of the catheter seat and an introducer needle extending distally through the catheter from the needle seat.

[0008] In one set of embodiments, the first wing may include a pin and the second wing may include a recess. The pin may be configured to be secured within the recess to couple the first wing to the second wing so as to secure the first wing and the second wing in a folded position. The first wing may include an inner fold line and an outer fold line. The second wing may include an inner fold line and an outer fold line. In the folded position, the first wing may be folded along the inner fold line of the first wing and the outer fold line of the first wing, and the second wing may be folded along the inner fold line of the second wing and the outer fold line of the second wing.

[0009] In another set of embodiments, the first wing may include a tongue and the second wing may include a groove. In the collapsed position, the tongue may extend in the distal direction. The tongue may be disposed within the groove to couple the first wing to the second wing so as to secure the first wing and the second wing in the folded position. The first wing may include a first fold line and a second fold line. The second wing may include a first fold line and a second fold line. In the folded position, the first wing may be folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing. In the folded position, the second wing may be folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

[0010] In another set of embodiments, the first wing may include a hole and the second wing may include a protrusion. The first wing may include a first fold line. The second wing may include a first fold line and a second fold line. The first wing may be folded only at the first fold line of the first wing in the folded position. The second wing may be folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing in the folded position.

[0011] In another set of embodiments, the catheter system may include an end cap. The first wing and the second wing may be coupled to the end cap to secure the first wing and the second wing in a folded position. The end cap may include a first pin and a second pin opposite the first pin. The first wing may include a first socket and the second wing may include a second socket. The first pin may be disposed in the first socket and the second pin may be disposed in the second socket.

[0012] In another set of embodiments, the catheter adapter can include a snap feature. In the folded position, the first wing and the second wing can be configured to snap to the snap feature to secure the first wing and the second wing in the folded position. The snap feature can be disposed on the top of the catheter adapter between the first wing and the second wing. The first wing can include a fold line and the second wing includes a fold line. In the folded position, the first wing can be folded at the fold line of the first wing and the second wing can be folded at the fold line of the second wing.

[0013] In the collapsed position, the first wing may include a first portion extending outwardly from the catheter adapter, and the second wing may include a first portion extending outwardly from the catheter adapter. The first portion of the first wing and the first portion of the second wing may be configured to rest on the patient's skin. In the collapsed position, the first wing may include a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion of the first wing, and the second wing may include a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion of the second wing. The second portion of the first wing and the second portion of the second wing may be configured to snap to the snap feature in the folded position.

[0014] The snap feature may include a first ridge and a second ridge opposite the first ridge. The first wing may include a groove configured to snap to the first ridge, and the second wing includes a groove configured to snap to the second ridge. The first ridge and the second ridge may be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter and disposed on the top of the catheter adapter.

[0015] The first wing may include a first fold line and a second fold line. The second wing may include a first fold line and a second fold line. In the folded position, the first wing may be folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing. In the folded position, the second wing may be folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

[0016] In the collapsed position, the first wing may include a first portion extending outwardly from the catheter adapter, and the second wing may include a first portion extending outwardly from the catheter adapter. The first portion of the first wing and the first portion of the second wing may be configured to rest on the patient's skin. In the folded position, the first wing may include a second portion disposed perpendicular to the first portion of the first wing. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the second wing may include a second portion disposed perpendicular to the first portion of the second wing. The second portion of the first wing and the second portion of the second wing may be configured to snap to the snap feature in the folded position.

[0017] The first portion of the first wing and the second portion of the first wing may be separated by a first fold line of the first wing. The first portion of the second wing and the second portion of the second wing may be separated by the first fold line of the second wing. In the folded position, the first wing may be folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing. In the folded position, the second wing may be folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

[0018] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory, rather than restrictive, for the utility model claimed for protection. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and means shown in the accompanying drawings. It should also be understood that, unless so required, the various embodiments can be combined, or other embodiments can be utilized without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of the utility model, and structural changes can be made. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be regarded as restrictive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Exemplary embodiments will be described and explained in more particular detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1A is an upper perspective view of a prior art catheter system;

[0021] Figure 1B is an upper perspective view of a housing of a prior art catheter system;

[0022] Figure 2A is an upper perspective view of an exemplary catheter system according to some embodiments, showing an exemplary catheter assembly of the catheter system in a collapsed position;

[0023] Figure 2B According to some embodiments Figure 2A An upper perspective view of a catheter system of FIG. 1 showing an exemplary needle assembly removed from the catheter assembly;

[0024] Figure 2C According to some embodiments Figure 2AAn upper perspective view of a catheter assembly of , showing an exemplary pin and an exemplary recess and the catheter assembly in an exemplary collapsed position;

[0025] Figure 2D According to some embodiments Figure 2A An upper perspective view of a catheter assembly showing the catheter assembly in a folded position;

[0026] Figure 2E According to some embodiments Figure 2A A top view of a catheter assembly showing the catheter assembly in a collapsed position;

[0027] Figure 3A is an upper perspective view of an exemplary catheter system according to some embodiments, showing the catheter system in an exemplary collapsed position;

[0028] Figure 3B According to some embodiments Figure 3A An upper perspective view of an exemplary catheter assembly of a catheter system of FIG. 1 , showing the catheter assembly in an exemplary collapsed position;

[0029] Figure 3C According to some embodiments Figure 3A An upper perspective view of a catheter assembly of a catheter system of FIG. 1 , showing the catheter assembly in a folded position;

[0030] Figure 3D According to some embodiments Figure 3A A top view of a catheter assembly of a catheter system showing the catheter assembly in a collapsed position;

[0031] Figure 4A is a top view of an exemplary catheter assembly in an exemplary collapsed position according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 4B is in a collapsed position according to some embodiments Figure 4A An upper perspective view of a catheter assembly;

[0033] Figure 4C is an exemplary folded position according to some embodiments Figure 4A An upper perspective view of a catheter assembly;

[0034] Figure 5A is an upper perspective view of an exemplary catheter assembly in an exemplary collapsed position according to some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 5B According to some embodiments, it can be connected to Figure 5A An upper perspective view of an exemplary end cap of a catheter assembly of;

[0036] Figure 5C is an upper perspective view of an exemplary catheter system according to some embodiments, the exemplary catheter system including a folded position Figure 5A catheter assembly;

[0037] Figure 5D is in a collapsed position according to some embodiments Figure 5A A top view of a catheter assembly;

[0038] Figure 5E According to some embodiments Figure 5C A side view of a catheter system of FIG. 1 showing a schematic removable cover;

[0039] Fig. 5F According to some embodiments Figure 5C An exploded view of the catheter system;

[0040] Fig. 6A is a top view of an exemplary catheter assembly according to some embodiments;

[0041] Figure 6B According to some embodiments Fig. 6A A proximal end view of a catheter assembly;

[0042] Figure 6C According to some embodiments Fig. 6A A distal end view of the catheter assembly;

[0043] Fig.6D According to some embodiments Fig. 6A an enlarged distal end view of a portion of a catheter assembly;

[0044] Fig. 7A is a top view of an exemplary catheter assembly according to some embodiments;

[0045] Figure 7B According to some embodiments Fig. 7A An upper perspective view of a catheter assembly;

[0046] Figure 7C According to some embodiments Fig. 7A Another upper perspective view of the catheter assembly;

[0047] Fig.7D According to some embodiments Fig. 7A Another upper perspective view of the catheter assembly; and

[0048] Fig. 7E According to some embodiments Fig. 7A Another upper perspective view of a catheter assembly of , showing an exemplary second portion removed for illustrative purposes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Reference now Figure 1A-1B , shows a prior art catheter system 10 according to some embodiments. The prior art catheter system 10 may correspond to the BD NEOFLON available from Becton Dickinson Company of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. TM Pro IV cannula. The prior art catheter system 10 includes a housing 12 that can be mounted on the wings of the prior art catheter system 10 to assist the clinician in gripping the prior art catheter system 10 during insertion of the prior art catheter system 10 into the patient's vasculature. However, the housing 12 is somewhat bulky, expensive to produce, and is typically not used after the prior art catheter system 10 is inserted into the patient's vasculature. The wings and / or housing 12 may be further described in U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 989,243, filed on August 10, 2020, entitled "CATHETER SYSTEM FOR PEDIATRIC SYSTEM."

[0050] Reference now Figure 2A-2E In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 may include a catheter adapter 22, which may include a distal end 24, a proximal end 26, and a lumen 28 extending through the distal end 24 and the proximal end 26. In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 may include a first wing 30 extending from the catheter adapter 22 and a second wing 31 opposite the first wing 30 and extending from the catheter adapter 22. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 may be provided, for example, Figure 2C The collapse locations shown and in e.g. Figure 2A , 2B and the folded position shown in 2D. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 can be configured to be coupled to the second wing 31 to secure the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 in the folded position.

[0051] In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 may include a catheter 32 extending from the distal end 24 of the catheter adapter 22. In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 may include a needle hub 34 coupled to the proximal end 26 of the catheter adapter 22, and an introducer needle 36 extending distally from the needle hub 34 through the catheter 32. In some embodiments, the needle hub 34 may include a push piece 38. In some embodiments, a vent plug 40 may be coupled to the proximal end of the needle hub 34. In some embodiments, the vent plug 40 may be configured to allow air to pass without blood to pass, to help blood flashback, which can be observed by a clinician in response to inserting the introducer needle 36 into the patient's vascular system. In some embodiments, an end cap 42 may be coupled to the vent plug 40 to prevent air from passing until needed.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a pin 44 and the second wing 31 may include a pocket 46. In some embodiments, the pin 44 may be configured to be secured within the pocket 46 to couple the first wing 30 to the second wing 31 so as to secure the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 in a folded position. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include an inner fold line 48 and an outer fold line 50. In some embodiments, the second wing 31 may include an inner fold line 52 and an outer fold line 54.

[0053] In some embodiments, the inner fold line 48 and the outer fold line 50 of the first wing 30 can correspond to a portion of the first wing 30 configured to fold. In some embodiments, the inner fold line 52 and the outer fold line 54 of the second wing 31 can correspond to a portion of the second wing 31 configured to fold. In some embodiments, one or more of the inner fold lines 48, 52 and the outer fold lines 50, 54 can include a score or groove to assist in folding. In some embodiments, the inner fold line 48 and the outer fold line 50 can extend across the width of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, the inner fold line 52 and the outer fold line 54 can extend across the width of the second wing 31.

[0054] In some embodiments, inner fold line 48 can be generally parallel to outer fold line 50 of first wing 30. In some embodiments, inner fold line 52 can be generally parallel to outer fold line 54 of second wing 31. In some embodiments, one or more of inner fold lines 48, 52 and outer fold lines 50, 54 can be generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22. In some embodiments, in the folded position, first wing 30 can be folded along inner fold line 48 and outer fold line 50, and second wing 31 can be folded along inner fold line 52 and outer fold line 54. In some embodiments, ends of first wing 30 and second wing 31 can overlap in the folded position.

[0055] In some embodiments, during venipuncture and catheter advancement into the patient's blood vessel, the catheter system 20 can be set in a folded position. In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 in the folded position (wherein the pin 44 and the recess 46 are coupled together) can help to keep the catheter system 20 at the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 so that the catheter 32 is inserted into the blood vessel. In this way, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 coupled together when the catheter system 20 is in the folded position can form a firm push piece. In some embodiments, after completing the venipuncture and catheter advancement, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 can be disengaged from each other and brought to a flat position for fixing the catheter system 20 to the patient's skin and stabilizing it.

[0056] like Figure 2EAs shown, in the collapsed position with first and second wings 30, 31 deployed, inner fold line 48 can be closer to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22 than outer fold line 50, and inner fold line 52 can be closer to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22 than outer fold line 54.

[0057] Reference now Figures 3A-3C In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a tongue 56 and the second wing 31 may include a groove 58. In some embodiments, the tongue 56 may extend in the distal direction in the collapsed position. In some embodiments, the tongue 56 may be disposed within the groove 58 to couple the first wing 30 to the second wing 31 so as to secure the first wing and the second wing in the folded position. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a first fold line 60 and a second fold line 62. In some embodiments, the second wing 31 may include a first fold line 64 and a second fold line 66.

[0058] In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing 30 can be folded at a first fold line 60 of the first wing 30 and a second fold line 62 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the second wing 31 can be folded at a first fold line 64 of the second wing 31 and a second fold line 66 of the second wing 31. In some embodiments, the first fold line 60 of the first wing 30 can be substantially perpendicular to the second fold line 62 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, the first fold line 60 of the first wing can be longer than the second fold line 62 of the first wing. In some embodiments, the first fold line 64 of the second wing 31 can be substantially perpendicular to the second fold line 66 of the second wing 31. In some embodiments, the first fold line 64 of the second wing 31 can be longer than the second fold line 62 of the second wing 31. In some embodiments, one or more of the first fold line 60, the second fold line 62, the first fold line 64, and the second fold line 66 can include a score or groove to facilitate folding. In some embodiments, the first fold line 60 can extend across the width of the first wing 30, and the first fold line 64 can extend across the width of the second wing 31.

[0059] In some embodiments, during venipuncture and catheter advancement into the patient's blood vessel, the catheter system 20 can be arranged in a folded position. In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 in the folded position (wherein the tongue 56 and the groove 58 are coupled together) can help to keep the catheter system 20 at the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 to insert the catheter 32 into the blood vessel. In this way, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 coupled together when the catheter system 20 is in the folded position can form a firm push piece. In some embodiments, after completing venipuncture and catheter advancement, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 can be disengaged from each other and brought to a flat position for fixing the catheter system 20 to the patient's skin and stabilizing it.

[0060] Reference now Figures 4A-4C In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include the hole 68 and the second wing 31 may include the protrusion 70. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a first fold line 72. In some embodiments, the second wing 31 may include a first fold line 74 and a second fold line 76. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing 30 may be folded only at the first fold line 72 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the second wing 31 may be folded at the first fold line 74 of the second wing 31 and the second fold line 76 of the second wing 31.

[0061] In some embodiments, one or more of first fold line 72, first fold line 74, and second fold line 76 can include a score or groove to facilitate folding. In some embodiments, first fold line 72 can extend across the width of first wing 30, and first fold line 74 can extend across the width of second wing 31. In some embodiments, second fold line 76 of second wing 31 can be substantially perpendicular to first fold line 72 of first wing 30 and first fold line 74 of second wing 31. In some embodiments, first fold line 74 and first fold line 72 of first wing 30 can be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22.

[0062] In some embodiments, the catheter system can be set in a folded position during venipuncture and advancement of the catheter into the patient's blood vessel. In some embodiments, the catheter system in the folded position (wherein the hole 68 and the protrusion 70 are connected together) can help to maintain the catheter system at the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 to insert the catheter 32 into the blood vessel. In this way, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 connected together when the catheter system is in the folded position can form a firm push piece. In some embodiments, after the venipuncture and advancement of the catheter are completed, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 can be disengaged from each other and brought to a flat position for fixing the catheter system to the patient's skin and stabilizing it. For example, Figures 4A-4C The catheter assembly may include, for example, one or more of the introducer needle 36, the needle hub 34, the vent plug 40, and the end cap 42 of FIGS. 2-3.

[0063] Reference now Figures 5A-5FIn some embodiments, the catheter system 20 can include an end cap 78. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 can be coupled to the end cap 78 to secure the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 in a folded position. In some embodiments, the end cap 78 can include a first pin 80 and a second pin 82 opposite the first pin 80. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 can include a first socket 84 and the second wing 31 can include a second socket 86. In some embodiments, the first pin 80 can be disposed in the first socket 84 and the second pin 82 can be disposed in the second socket 86.

[0064] In some embodiments, first wing 30 can include first fold line 88, and second wing 31 can include first fold line 90. In some embodiments, first wing 30 can include only first fold line 88, and second wing 31 can include only first fold line 90. In some embodiments, first fold line 88 and first fold line 90 can be generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22.

[0065] In some embodiments, first fold line 88 of first wing 30 and first fold line 90 of second wing 31 can include scores or grooves to facilitate folding. In some embodiments, first fold line 88 of first wing 30 can extend across the width of first wing 30, and first fold line 90 of second wing 31 can extend across the width of second wing 31. In some embodiments, first fold line 88 of first wing 30 and first fold line 90 of second wing 31 can be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22.

[0066] In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 can be set in a folded position during venipuncture and advancement of the catheter into the patient's blood vessel. In some embodiments, the catheter system 20 in the folded position (wherein the first pin 80 is connected to the first socket 84 and the second pin 82 is connected to the second socket 86) can help to maintain the catheter system 20 at the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 to insert the catheter 32 into the blood vessel. In this way, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 connected to the end cap 78 when the catheter system 20 is in the folded position can form a firm push piece. In some embodiments, after the venipuncture and catheter advancement are completed, the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 can be detached from the end cap 78 and brought to a flat position for securing the catheter system 20 to the patient's skin and stabilizing it. In some embodiments, after removing the needle assembly, the end cap 78 can be connected to the proximal end 26 of the catheter adapter 22, for example, as Figure 5D shown.

[0067] In some embodiments, the vent plug 40 as a separate removable piece may be eliminated. Figure 5E-5FAs shown, for example, needle hub 92 can include a venting element 93 in the proximal end of needle hub 92. Ventilation element 93 can allow air to pass but does not allow liquid to pass. In certain embodiments, venting element 93 can include paper cork, cellulose fiber with holes or another suitable material to provide ventilation effect. In certain embodiments, removable cover 94 can be arranged on the top of conduit 32 and the sharp distal tip of guide needle 36. Needle hub 92 can be used together with the specific catheter assembly of any other accompanying drawing in the application. In certain embodiments, needle hub 92 can contribute to the detection of venipuncture by allowing the clinician to observe the blood in the needle hub 92 that is located at venting element 93 distal.

[0068] Reference now Figures 6A-7E In some embodiments, catheter adapter 22 can include snap features 96. In some embodiments, in the folded position, first wing 30 and second wing 31 can be configured to snap to snap features 96 to secure first wing 30 and second wing 31 in the folded position. In some embodiments, snap features 96 can be disposed on the top of catheter adapter 22 between first wing 30 and second wing 31.

[0069] Reference now Figures 6A-6D In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a first fold line 98 and the second wing 31 may include a first fold line 100. In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include no more fold lines than the first fold line 98 and the second wing 31 may include no more fold lines than the first fold line 100. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing 30 may be folded at the first fold line 98 of the first wing 30 and the second wing 31 may be folded at the first fold line 100 of the second wing 31.

[0070] In some embodiments, first fold line 98 of first wing 30 and first fold line 100 of second wing 31 can include scores or grooves to facilitate folding. In some embodiments, first fold line 98 of first wing 30 can extend across the width of first wing 30, and first fold line 100 of second wing 31 can extend across the width of second wing 31. In some embodiments, fold line 98 of first wing 30 and first fold line 100 of second wing 31 can be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22.

[0071] In some embodiments, in the collapsed position, first wing 30 can include a first portion 102 extending outwardly from catheter adapter 22, and second wing 31 can include a first portion 104 extending outwardly from catheter adapter 22. In a first embodiment, first portion 102 of first wing 30 and first portion 104 of second wing 31 can be configured to rest on the patient's skin. In some embodiments, in the collapsed position, first wing 30 can include a second portion 106 extending upwardly from first portion 102 of first wing 30, and second wing 31 can include a second portion 108 extending upwardly from first portion 104 of second wing 31. In some embodiments, in the folded position, second portion 106 of first wing 30 and second portion 108 of second wing 31 can be configured to snap to a snap feature.

[0072] In some embodiments, snap feature 96 can include a first ridge 110 and a second ridge 112 opposite first ridge 110. In some embodiments, first wing 30 can include a groove 114 configured to snap onto first ridge 110, and second wing 31 can include a groove 116 configured to snap onto second ridge 112. In some embodiments, first ridge 110 and second ridge 112 can be aligned with a longitudinal axis of catheter adapter 22 and / or disposed on a top portion of catheter adapter 22.

[0073] Reference now Figures 7A-7E In some embodiments, the first wing 30 may include a first fold line 98 and a second fold line 118. In some embodiments, the second wing 31 may include a first fold line 100 and a second fold line 120. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing 30 may be folded at the first fold line 98 of the first wing 30 and the second fold line 118 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the second wing 31 may be folded at the first fold line 100 of the second wing 31 and the second fold line 118 of the second wing 31.

[0074] In some embodiments, in the collapsed position, first wing 30 can include a first portion 122 extending outwardly from catheter adapter 22, and second wing 31 can include a first portion 124 extending outwardly from catheter adapter 22. In some embodiments, first portion 122 of first wing 30 and first portion 124 of second wing 31 can be configured to rest on the patient's skin. In some embodiments, in the folded position, first wing 30 can include a second portion 126 disposed perpendicularly to first portion 122 of first wing 30. In some embodiments, in the folded position, second wing 31 can include a second portion 128 disposed perpendicularly to first portion 124 of second wing 31. In some embodiments, in the folded position, second portion 126 of first wing 30 and second portion 128 of second wing 31 can be configured to snap to snap feature 96. In these embodiments, second portion 126 of first wing 30 and second portion 128 of second wing 31 can each include a slot, similar to slot 114 and slot 116 of FIG. 6 .

[0075] In some embodiments, the first portion 122 of the first wing 30 and the second portion 126 of the first wing 30 may be separated by the first fold line 98 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, the first portion 124 of the second wing 31 and the second portion 128 of the second wing 31 may be separated by the first fold line 100 of the second wing 31. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the first wing 30 may be folded at the first fold line 98 of the first wing 30 and the second fold line 118 of the first wing 30. In some embodiments, in the folded position, the second wing 31 may be folded at the first fold line 100 of the second wing 31 and the second fold line 120 of the second wing 31.

[0076] All examples and conditional language cited herein are intended for teaching purposes to help readers understand the utility model and the concepts contributed by the inventors to further develop the art, and should be interpreted as not being limited to such specific cited examples and conditions. Although the embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A catheter system, characterized in that: The catheter system comprises: a catheter adapter comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end; a first wing extending from the catheter adapter; a second wing opposite the first wing and extending from the catheter adapter, wherein the first wing and the second wing are movable between a collapsed position and a folded position, wherein the first wing is configured to couple to the second wing to secure the first wing and the second wing in the folded position; and A catheter extends from the distal end of the catheter adapter.

2. The catheter system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first wing includes a pin and the second wing includes a pocket, wherein the pin is configured to be secured within the pocket to couple the first wing to the second wing to secure the first and second wings in the folded position.

3. The catheter system according to claim 2, characterized in that The first wing comprises an inner fold line and an outer fold line, wherein the second wing comprises an inner fold line and an outer fold line, wherein in the folded position, the first wing is folded along the inner fold line of the first wing and the outer fold line of the first wing, wherein in the folded position, the second wing is folded along the inner fold line of the second wing and the outer fold line of the second wing.

4. The catheter system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first wing includes a tongue and the second wing includes a slot, wherein the tongue extends in a distal direction in the collapsed position, wherein the tongue is disposed within the slot to couple the first wing to the second wing to secure the first and second wings in the folded position.

5. The catheter system according to claim 3, characterized in that The first wing comprises a first fold line and a second fold line, wherein the second wing comprises a first fold line and a second fold line, wherein in the folded position, the first wing is folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing, wherein in the folded position, the second wing is folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

6. The catheter system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first wing comprises a hole, wherein the second wing comprises a protrusion, wherein the first wing comprises a first fold line, wherein the second wing comprises a first fold line and a second fold line, wherein in the folded position the second wing is folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing, wherein in the folded position the first wing is folded only at the first fold line of the first wing.

7. The catheter system according to claim 1, characterized in that The catheter system also includes a needle hub coupled to the proximal end of the catheter hub; and an introducer needle extending distally from the needle hub through the catheter.

8. A catheter system, characterized in that: The catheter system comprises: a catheter adapter comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end; End caps; a first wing extending from the catheter adapter; a second wing opposite the first wing and extending from the catheter adapter, wherein the first and second wings are movable between a collapsed position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the first and second wings are coupled to the end cap to secure the first and second wings in the folded position; and A catheter extends from the distal end of the catheter adapter.

9. The catheter system according to claim 8, characterized in that The end cap includes a first pin and a second pin opposite the first pin, wherein the first wing includes a first socket and the second wing includes a second socket, wherein the first pin is disposed in the first socket and the second pin is disposed in the second socket.

10. The catheter system according to claim 8, characterized in that The catheter system also includes a needle hub coupled to the proximal end of the catheter hub and an introducer needle extending distally from the needle hub through the catheter.

11. A catheter system, characterized in that: The catheter system comprises: a catheter adapter comprising a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end, and a snap feature; a first wing extending from the catheter adapter; a second wing opposite the first wing and extending from the catheter adapter, wherein the first and second wings are movable between a collapsed position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the first and second wings are configured to snap to the snap feature to secure the first and second wings in the folded position; and A catheter extends from the distal end of the catheter adapter.

12. The catheter system according to claim 11, characterized in that The snap feature is disposed on a top portion of the catheter adapter between the first wing and the second wing.

13. The catheter system according to claim 11, characterized in that The first wing includes a fold line and the second wing includes a fold line, wherein in the folded position, the first wing is folded at the fold line of the first wing and the second wing is folded at the fold line of the second wing.

14. The catheter system according to claim 13, characterized in that In the collapsed position, the first wing includes a first portion extending outward from the catheter adapter and the second wing includes a first portion extending outward from the catheter adapter, wherein the first portion of the first wing and the first portion of the second wing are configured to rest on the skin of a patient, wherein, in the collapsed position, the first wing also includes a second portion extending upward from the first portion of the first wing and the second wing includes a second portion extending upward from the first portion of the second wing, wherein the second portion of the first wing and the second portion of the second wing are configured to snap to the snap feature in the folded position.

15. The catheter system according to claim 11, characterized in that The snap feature includes a first ridge and a second ridge opposite the first ridge, wherein the first wing includes a groove configured to snap to the first ridge and the second wing includes a groove configured to snap to the second ridge.

16. The catheter system according to claim 15, characterized in that The first and second ridges are aligned with a longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter and are disposed on a top portion of the catheter adapter.

17. The catheter system according to claim 11, characterized in that The first wing comprises a first fold line and a second fold line, wherein the second wing comprises a first fold line and a second fold line, wherein in the folded position, the first wing is folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing, wherein in the folded position, the second wing is folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

18. The catheter system according to claim 17, characterized in that In the collapsed position, the first wing includes a first portion extending outward from the catheter adapter, and the second wing includes a first portion extending outward from the catheter adapter, wherein the first portion of the first wing and the first portion of the second wing are configured to rest on the skin of a patient, wherein in the folded position, the first wing further includes a second portion disposed perpendicular to the first portion of the first wing, wherein in the folded position, the second wing further includes a second portion disposed perpendicular to the first portion of the second wing, wherein the second portion of the first wing and the second portion of the second wing are configured to snap to the snap feature in the folded position.

19. The catheter system according to claim 18, characterized in that The first portion of the first wing and the second portion of the first wing are separated by the first fold line of the first wing, wherein the first portion of the second wing and the second portion of the second wing are separated by the first fold line of the second wing, wherein in the folded position, the first wing is folded at the first fold line of the first wing and the second fold line of the first wing, wherein in the folded position, the second wing is folded at the first fold line of the second wing and the second fold line of the second wing.

20. The catheter system of claim 11, wherein: The catheter system also includes a needle hub coupled to the proximal end of the catheter hub and an introducer needle extending distally from the needle hub through the catheter.

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