Catheter adapter with distal inner diameter curvature providing kink resistance

Catheter adapters and vascular access device including catheter adapters are disclosed. The catheter adapter tip opening has an internal curvature defining a tapered region in the lower portion, but not the upper portion, to support a flexured portion of the catheter to prevent kinking and occlusion...

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Hauptverfasser: Burkholz, Jonathan Karl, O'Bryan, Jeffrey C
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Zusammenfassung:Catheter adapters and vascular access device including catheter adapters are disclosed. The catheter adapter tip opening has an internal curvature defining a tapered region in the lower portion, but not the upper portion, to support a flexured portion of the catheter to prevent kinking and occlusion.