Guidewire extension system for a catheter placement device

摘要: An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into patient's body is disclosed. The unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and in single device. In one embodiment, the comprises housing which at least portion of initially disposed, hollow distally extending from with pre-disposed over needle, within needle. A advancement assembly also included selectively advancing past distal end preparation catheter. embodiment patient. Each can include slide or other actuator that enables user to advance desired component. Guidewire assemblies are