Apparatuses and methods for safely inserting of a catheter into a patient and the use of a solid needle. An exemplary apparatus of the present invention includes a needle shaft, which is coupled to a solid needle tip. The needle shaft includes a first end, a second end, and a first dimension. The solid...http://www.google.de/patents/US6692471?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6692471 - Method and apparatus for safety catheter insertion device
