- It is a single-use device used for various intravenous (IV) therapies
Uses
- The catheter is used by healthcare professionals to gain intravascular or tissue access in hospitals, emergency departments, and outpatient clinics
- Common uses include:
- Fluid Infusion:
- Administering fluids for hydration and electrolyte balance
- Medication Delivery:
- Delivering medications such as antibiotics, pain relief drugs, or chemotherapy agents
- Blood Sampling/Transfusions:
- Suitable for drawing blood samples or administering blood and blood products
- Pressure Monitoring:
- Monitoring blood pressure intravascularly
- Pediatric/Neonatal Care:
- The small 24-gauge size makes it ideal for use with neonates, pediatric, and elderly patients with small or fragile veins
- Subcutaneous Infusion Therapies
Features
- 24 Gauge x 0.75 Inches:
- The specific dimensions make it suitable for smaller, more delicate veins
- Passive Safety Shield:
- A fully automatic mechanism that permanently shields the needle tip upon withdrawal, requiring no user activation
- Double Flashback Technology:
- Provides separate visual confirmation (flashback) of both needle tip and catheter placement within the vein, which helps ensure first-stick success
- Universal Bevel Needle:
- A unique back-cut design that allows for a wider choice of insertion angles and creates a flexible path for smooth insertion, reducing vein tearing
- FEP Catheter Material:
- Provides a firmer construction for easy insertion
- Removable Vented Flashplug:
- Permits the attachment of a syringe to confirm placement
- Sterile and Single-Use:
- Individually sterilized with ethylene oxide (EO) to prevent cross-contamination
- Latex- and DEHP-Free:
- Safe for patients and clinicians with sensitivities to natural rubber latex or DEHP
Benefits
- Reduces Needlestick Injuries:
- The primary benefit is enhanced clinician safety; the passive safety design provides superior protection against accidental needlesticks, which cannot be bypassed
- Improves Patient Comfort:
- The sharp, universal bevel needle design and small gauge size minimize trauma during insertion, resulting in less tearing and potentially faster healing
- Promotes First-Stick Success:
- Double Flashback technology increases the likelihood of successful placement on the first attempt, saving time and reducing material costs
- Ensures Best Practices:
- The automatic safety mechanism enforces safe practices, as the stylet cannot be re-inserted once the safety shield is activated
- Environmental & Cost Savings:
- The lighter, more compact design generates less waste, potentially lowering shipping, storage, and disposal costs
Contents
- (50) 24G x 3/4" Introcan Safety IV Catheters per box