- Sterile 22-gauge x 1-inch (in) peripheral IV catheter designed for secure and efficient intravenous access
Uses
- Intravenous (IV) access:
- Used to establish temporary peripheral venous access for medical purposes in various healthcare settings
- Fluid and medication administration:
- Enables the delivery of routine IV fluids, medications, and nutrients into a patient's bloodstream, particularly for patients with smaller or more fragile veins
- Pediatric and geriatric use:
- Ideal for use on pediatric and elderly patients where smaller gauge catheters are necessary due to fragile veins
- General clinical use:
- The 22G size is a versatile gauge for many routine medical applications
Features
- Gauge and length:
- 22-Gauge x 1-inch catheter, identifiable by the standard blue hub color
- Sterile and single-use:
- Each catheter is individually packaged as a sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic device to ensure hygiene and patient safety
- FEP catheter material:
- Made with a precision-finished FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) or Teflon material that helps assure stable flow and prevents tip kinking during venipuncture
- Translucent hub and flashback chamber:
- Allows for easy visual confirmation (blood flashback) of correct vein insertion, improving accuracy
- Radiopaque:
- The catheter material is radiopaque, allowing it to be visible under X-ray imaging to confirm placement
- Hydrophobic membrane filter:
- Includes a filter to prevent blood leakage when connecting a syringe, enhancing safety
- Latex-free:
- Manufactured without natural rubber latex to prevent allergic reactions or adverse effects
- DEHP-free:
- Manufactured without DEHP to prevent allergic reactions or adverse effects
- "New Point" finished needle:
- Features a sharp introducer needle that requires no incision at the venipuncture site, aiding smooth insertion
Benefits
- Reliable and efficient:
- The functional design and precision tip allow for smooth, safe venipuncture and reliable performance, ensuring a high first-stick success rate
- Safety and infection control:
- Individual sterile packaging, single-use design, and the hydrophobic filter minimize the risk of infection and cross-contamination
- Patient comfort:
- The smaller gauge and smooth insertion process help minimize patient discomfort during the procedure, which is particularly beneficial for pediatric and geriatric patients
- Ease of use:
- The color-coded cap for quick size identification and the clear flashback chamber streamline clinical workflows
- Reduced complications:
- Crimped smooth engagement between the catheter and hub helps eliminate blood residuals and reduce blood coagulation or hemolysis
Contents:
- (50) 22G x 1" Safelet Peripheral IV Catheters
