systems and methods for phlebotomy through a peripheral iv catheter

摘要

The present invention relates to an apparatus including a catheter, an introducer having a first limb and a second limb, a locking mechanism coupled to a distal end of the first limb and configured to couple the introducer to a peripheral intravenous line. and a catheter-coupled trigger. the trigger is configured to move from a first configuration, wherein the catheter is disposed within the introducer, to a second configuration for moving the second member to a position distal to the first member. a portion of a guide of the second member is distal to the first member when the second member is in the distal position. the actuator is configured to move relative to the second member to be placed in the second configuration when the second member is in its distal position such that the catheter is disposed inwardly and extends beyond one end of the peripheral intravenous line.