ABSTRACT "METHOD OF MAKING A NEEDLE SHIELDING DEVICE " A method of manufacturing a catheter introducer assembly, comprising providing a needle hub and a needle providing a first extruded polymeric tube, the first extruded polymeric tube having a proximal end and a distal end attaching the distal end of the extruded polymeric tube to the needle hub such that the first extruded polymeric tube slides relative to the needle hub placing a catheter assembly on the needle. Fig. 1C
