- Used to establish intravenous access for administering fluids, medications, or blood products
Uses
- Administration of fluids:
- Delivering intravenous (IV) fluids for hydration or other purposes
- Medication delivery:
- Providing a pathway for administering various medications directly into the bloodstream
- Blood product transfusion:
- Suitable for the infusion of blood and blood products
- Blood sampling:
- Facilitating the drawing of blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Imaging:
- Used before certain radiological imaging techniques that require radiocontrast administration
Features
- Blood Control (BC) Technology:
- Designed to minimize blood leakage from the catheter hub until the initial luer connection is made, which minimizes exposure risk
- Push-button shielding:
- Incorporates a unique mechanism that instantly retracts the needle into a safety barrel with a press of a button, effectively reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries
- BD Vialon™ biomaterial:
- The catheter is made from a proprietary material that softens up to 70% inside the vein, allowing for longer dwell times and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis
- BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology:
- A notched needle design intended to provide immediate confirmation of vessel entry and improve first-stick success, reducing painful hit-and-miss insertions
- Winged Hub:
- The device has a winged hub design to facilitate secure gripping, handling, and stabilization during insertion and placement
- Sterile and single-use:
- Each catheter is individually packaged as a sterile, single-use device
- Latex-free:
- Manufactured without natural rubber latex to prevent allergic reactions
- Radiopaque Material:
- The catheter material is radiopaque, meaning it can be seen on an X-ray
Benefits
- Enhanced safety for healthcare workers:
- The push-button shielding and blood control technology significantly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Improved patient comfort and outcomes:
- The BD Vialon material and Instaflash technology lead to easier insertions, longer functional life in the vein, and a lower incidence of vein inflammation (phlebitis), enhancing patient comfort and care
- Increased efficiency:
- Less blood leakage means less time spent on clean-up and a smoother insertion process with no need for venous compression during insertion, which saves valuable clinical time
- Reliable performance:
- The design elements help ensure greater first-stick success, potentially reducing the need for multiple insertion attempts and improving overall workflow efficiency
Contents
- (50) 20G x 1.16" catheter per box
- 4 Boxes per case
