Becton, Dickinson and Company
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FACILITATING INSTRUMENT DELIVERY TO A CATHETER ASSEMBLY

Abstract:

A catheter adapter may include a distal end, a proximal end, a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end, and a side port. A central axis of a fluid path extending through the side port may be disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter. The angle may be less than 45.degree.. Additionally or alternatively to the angle being less than 45.degree., the catheter adapter may include a wedge and/or an insert configured to facilitate instrument delivery to the catheter assembly via the side port.