Becton, Dickinson and Company
CATHETER SYSTEM FOR PEDIATRIC TREATMENT

Abstract:

A pediatric catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The lumen may include an upper surface and a lower surface with an adhesive coupled to the lower surface. The system may include a plurality of wings that extend outwardly from the catheter adapter. The plurality of wings may be configured to fold upwardly. The system may include a catheter cannula extending distally from the catheter adapter. The system may include a needle hub removably coupled to a proximal end of the catheter adapter and an introducer needle extending through the catheter tube. A proximal end of the introducer needle may be secured within the needle hub.