- Provides a safe and effective method for administering fluids and medications while minimizing the risk of blood exposure and needlestick injuries for healthcare workers
Uses
- Intravenous (IV) access:
- Used to establish short-term peripheral venous access for administering IV fluids, medications, and blood transfusions
- Blood sampling:
- The catheter is suitable for drawing blood samples from the peripheral vein
- Medication administration:
- Providing a safe and reliable route for IV medications
- Blood product transfusion:
- Facilitating the replenishment of blood volume or administration of blood product
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
- 24-Gauge x 3/4-Inch Size:
- standard size for a wide range of patients and therapies, identified by its yellow color coding
- Winged design:
- Provides a large, stable surface area for easy handling, secure placement, and taping, enhancing insertion control
- 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
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
