- A safety-engineered device designed for high-flow peripheral intravenous access
- Primarily used in acute care and clinical settings where a large bore and high flow rate are required
Uses
- Rapid fluid administration:
- Its large 16-gauge size allows for high gravity flow rates (193 mL/min), which is ideal for rapid infusion of fluids during resuscitation or emergencies
- Blood and blood product infusion:
- The large lumen is suitable for administering viscous fluids like blood products without compromising flow
- High-volume medication delivery:
- Used for delivering medications that require rapid delivery or high volume
- General IV access:
- Establishing short-term peripheral IV access in adult patients with large, accessible veins
Features
- Blood Control Technology:
- A passive septum within the catheter hub prevents blood flow from the catheter upon needle removal, minimizing blood leakage until a luer connection is made
- Push-Button Needle Shielding:
- A safety mechanism that instantly retracts the needle into a protective barrel at the press of a button, ensuring the entire needle length is sheathed
- BD Vialon Biomaterial:
- The catheter is made of a kink-resistant polyurethane material that softens up to 70% inside the vein in response to body temperature
- BD Instaflash Needle Technology:
- The 20G needle incorporates a unique notch designed to improve the visualization of the first blood flashback, confirming vessel entry and promoting first-stick success
- Straight Hub Design:
- A non-winged hub design for standard insertion techniques
- Sterility:
- The device is sterile, latex-free, and non-pyrogenic
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety for Clinicians:
- The blood control and push-button shielding technologies are clinically demonstrated to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and blood exposure by 95%
- Minimized Mess and Cleanup:
- The blood control septum eliminates the need for manual venous compression during insertion, reducing blood spills and associated cleanup time and supply costs
- Improved Patient Comfort and Dwell Time:
- The BD Vialon biomaterial reduces the chance of mechanical phlebitis (vein inflammation) by up to 50%, enabling longer, more comfortable dwell times in the vein
- Higher Insertion Success Rate:
- Instaflash technology helps ensure proper placement and greater first-stick success, reducing painful "hit-and-miss" insertions for patients
- Efficient Workflow:
- The one-handed insertion capability and immediate safety mechanism activation save time for healthcare providers, allowing for a more efficient workflow
Contents:
- (50) 16G x 1.16" Catheters per box
