- A 20 Gauge x 1-inch peripheral intravenous catheter designed for safe and efficient vascular access, commonly used in hospitals to administer fluids, medications, and blood products while reducing the risk of blood exposure and needle-stick injuries
Uses
- Peripheral Vascular Access:
- Used to establish a route for fluids, blood, or medication
- Blood Sampling:
- Allows for secure, lower-risk blood collection
- Pressure Injection:
- Suitable for contrast medium injection (up to 325 PSI)
Features
- Multi-Access Blood Control (MABC):
- A septum that reduces blood exposure/spillage during needle removal and subsequent hub access, eliminating the need to occlude the vessel
- Passive Safety Shield:
- Automatically covers the needle tip upon withdrawal to prevent needle-stick injuries
- Double Flashback Technology:
- Provides two distinct visual indicators (needle flash and catheter flash) to confirm successful vein entry
- Universal Bevel:
- Designed for a wide variety of insertion angles, minimizing tissue trauma
- Polyurethane Catheter:
- Designed for smooth insertion
- Power Injectable:
- Rated for up to 325 PSI, allowing for high-pressure injections
- Material Composition:
- Not made with DEHP, PVC, or natural rubber latex
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety:
- The passive, non-bypassable safety mechanism protects clinicians from accidental needlesticks
- Reduced Blood Exposure:
- The MABC septum minimizes blood leakage, reducing cleanup time and materials
- High First-Stick Success:
- Double flashback technology increases confidence and success rates in accessing vessels
- Patient Comfort:
- The sharp universal bevel creates a smooth, less painful, and faster insertion
Contents
- (50) 20G x 1" Introcan Safety 2 IV Catheters per box
- 4 Boxes per case
