CPC A61M 25/0023 (2013.01) [A61M 39/10 (2013.01); A61M 2202/0439 (2013.01); A61M 2205/584 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An extension assembly for a catheter, the extension assembly comprising:
an extension tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the extension tube having an inner bore and an opening placing an interior of the extension tube in fluid communication with an exterior of the extension tube;
an extension connector coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube;
an indicator assembly comprising:
a sealing member including a first side and a second side;
a wicking member including a first side, a second side, and a wicking tab, the first side of the wicking member being disposed against the second side of the sealing member and the wicking tab to be disposed within the opening of the extension tube; and
an indicator including a first side and a second side, the first side of the indicator being disposed against the second side of the wicking member such that the indicator is in fluid communication with the wicking member, with the wicking member being structurally configured to draw a liquid by capillary action to the indicator;
wherein the sealing member is at least partially clear to allow visual inspection of the indicator once the indicator assembly is coupled to the extension tube.
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