A support device to support a catheter assembly may include a platform, which may include an upper surface and a bottom surface. The support device may include an extension element coupled to the upper surface of the platform. The extension element may include a distal end, which may include a first connector configured to couple to the catheter assembly, and a proximal end, which may include a second connector. The extension element may include a valve that may be movable between a first position and a second position. In response to the valve being moved to the first position, a fluid pathway extending through the cannula and the extension element may be open and straight. In response to the valve being moved to the second position, the fluid pathway may be closed. The support device may include a cannula, which may be swaged within the extension element.

A delivery device to deliver a guidewire through an intravenous catheter assembly may include a housing, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a slot. The delivery device may include a guidewire, which may include a proximal end and a distal end. The delivery device may include a guidewire hub disposed within the housing. The guidewire may be secured to the guidewire hub, and the guidewire hub may be configured to move along the slot to advance the guidewire in a distal direction. The distal end of the guidewire may include a fluid permeable structure. For example, the fluid permeable structure may include an elongated core and a coil extending around the elongated core. In some embodiments, a space between the elongated core and the coil may be configured to receive blood in response to the guidewire being inserted into the vasculature.

A delivery device to deliver a guidewire through an intravenous catheter assembly may include a housing, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a slot. The delivery device may include a guidewire, which may include a proximal end and a distal end. The delivery device may include a guidewire hub disposed within the housing. The guidewire may be secured to the guidewire hub, and the guidewire hub may be configured to move along the slot to advance the guidewire in a distal direction. The distal end of the guidewire may include a fluid permeable structure. For example, the fluid permeable structure may include an elongated core and a coil extending around the elongated core. In some embodiments, a space between the elongated core and the coil may be configured to receive blood in response to the guidewire being inserted into the vasculature.

Systems and methods provide for holding surgical drain evacuators in inelastic expandable pouches. Particularly, apparatuses and methods include or utilize garments for supporting and protecting surgical drain evacuators and surgical drains include straps or belts for attaching the garment to a patient. The garments include one or more expandable pouches configured to receive a surgical drain evacuator, wherein the expandable pouch is formed of a flexible inelastic material.

Systems and methods provide for holding surgical drain evacuators in inelastic expandable pouches. Particularly, apparatuses and methods include or utilize garments for supporting and protecting surgical drain evacuators and surgical drains include straps or belts for attaching the garment to a patient. The garments include one or more expandable pouches configured to receive a surgical drain evacuator, wherein the expandable pouch is formed of a flexible inelastic material.

A suction catheter holder is provided. The holder can include a housing that defines an interior open-space compartment for receiving at least a portion of a suction catheter. The housing can have an elongate structure defined by a longitudinal and lateral axis. The housing can include a base panel having a substantially flat exterior surface, and a plurality of sidewalls, each extending upward from the base to a roof panel having an interior surface that faces, at least in part, an interior surface of the base panel. The housing can include a front sidewall panel extending laterally along the front edges of the base and roof panels, between a pair of longitudinal sidewalls. The front sidewall panel can include an insertion through-hole for receiving the suction catheter and a securing through-hole for retaining the suction catheter in place.

A suction catheter holder is provided. The holder can include a housing that defines an interior open-space compartment for receiving at least a portion of a suction catheter. The housing can have an elongate structure defined by a longitudinal and lateral axis. The housing can include a base panel having a substantially flat exterior surface, and a plurality of sidewalls, each extending upward from the base to a roof panel having an interior surface that faces, at least in part, an interior surface of the base panel. The housing can include a front sidewall panel extending laterally along the front edges of the base and roof panels, between a pair of longitudinal sidewalls. The front sidewall panel can include an insertion through-hole for receiving the suction catheter and a securing through-hole for retaining the suction catheter in place.

The invention relates to a securing device (1) designed for securing a medical, cosmetic, decorative or other type of item to the skin of a living being, wherein the securing device (1) has at least one main puncturing element (2) with a puncturing tip (3), wherein the main puncturing element (2) is designed for penetrating into the skin of the living being, and the securing device (1) has at least one securing section (6, 16) coupled to the main puncturing element (2) and for securing the item to be secured on the securing device (1), wherein the the securing device (1) is designed for securing the main puncturing element (2) in the skin by means of a rotational movement of the securing device (1), whose axis of rotation runs orthogonal to the surface of the skin.

The invention relates to a securing device (1) designed for securing a medical, cosmetic, decorative or other type of item to the skin of a living being, wherein the securing device (1) has at least one main puncturing element (2) with a puncturing tip (3), wherein the main puncturing element (2) is designed for penetrating into the skin of the living being, and the securing device (1) has at least one securing section (6, 16) coupled to the main puncturing element (2) and for securing the item to be secured on the securing device (1), wherein the the securing device (1) is designed for securing the main puncturing element (2) in the skin by means of a rotational movement of the securing device (1), whose axis of rotation runs orthogonal to the surface of the skin.

The invention provides devices and methods for performing transradial catheterization.