The catheter introducer assembly comprises an outer tube, an outer tube housing, a needle, a needle extension member, a spring, and a retainer portion. The outer tube nests within the outer tube housing. The needle, needle extension member, and the, spring nest within the outer tube and outer tube housing. The needle tip is moved from the first position to a second position upon connection of a male luer slip to the retainer portion and the needle tip is moved from the second position to the first upon decoupling.
