- To establish intravenous access for the administration of fluids, medications, nutrients, and for blood sampling
Uses
- Intravenous (IV) Access:
- Its primary function is to provide a reliable and efficient means of accessing a patient's vein for various treatments and therapies
- Fluid and Medication Administration:
- Used in hospitals, clinics, and home care environments to deliver essential fluids and medications directly into the bloodstream
- Secure Placement:
- The winged design provides a large surface area for taping, which improves catheter securement and stability, especially beneficial for fragile vessels
- Reduced Complications:
- The catheter is made of BD Vialon, a proprietary biomaterial that softens inside the vein, which helps to minimize the risk of complications such as mechanical phlebitis and infiltration, allowing for longer dwell times
Features
- Push-Button Needle Shielding:
- A patented safety mechanism allows for immediate, one-handed needle retraction into a protective barrel upon insertion, completely encapsulating the sharp
- 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 24-gauge needle includes a unique notch designed to provide immediate visual confirmation of blood return along the catheter shaft, aiding in successful venipuncture, especially in vessels without strong venous tone
- Winged Design:
- Stabilizing wings provide a large surface area for taping, improving securement and stability of the catheter placement
- Radiopaque:
- The catheter is also radiopaque, allowing for visualization under imaging
- Design:
- Large gauge (gray color) suitable for applications requiring higher flow rates, such as rapid fluid resuscitation or administration of viscous fluids (e.g., contrast media
- Safety Compliance:
- The product is sterile, disposable, and not made with natural rubber latex, DEHP, or PVC
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%
- 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
- Cost-Effectiveness:
- Longer indwelling times due to fewer complications can lead to reduced IV therapy costs
Contents
- (50) 16G x 1.77" Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheters per box
- 4 Boxes per case
