- Designed for safe and effective peripheral intravenous access
Uses
- Intravenous administration:
- Delivering IV fluids, medications, and contrast media directly into the bloodstream
- Blood product infusion:
- Transfusing blood and related products
- Blood sampling:
- Obtaining blood specimens for laboratory testing
- Establishing access:
- Providing short-term access to the peripheral circulatory system
- High flow rate applications:
- Its 18-gauge size allows for a significant flow rate (95 mL/min), making it suitable for applications requiring rapid infusion or power injection (e.g., contrast media for CT scans)
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 18G 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) 18G x 1.16" Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheters per box
- 4 Boxes per base
