| abstract |
A vascular access catheter is disclosed that has a catheter shaft distal tip with an angled edge positioned at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the catheter shaft. A first, second, and third lumen extend longitudinally through the entire catheter shaft. The third lumen is configured for receiving a guidewire. The first lumen has an aperture located in the angled edge of the catheter next to the distal tip and communicates with the first lumen. The second lumen has an aperture that is positioned in the outer surface of the catheter shaft that is in communication with the second lumen, and is spaced proximally from the first lumen aperture. A port is positioned in the outer surface of the catheter shaft that is in communication with the third lumen and the outer surface of the catheter shaft, and is spaced proximally from the second lumen aperture. |