Description

The Optiva IV Catheter by Smiths Medical is a highly specialized tool designed for healthcare professionals seeking reliable vascular access. This single-use, sterile, and latex-free catheter is crafted to meet the diverse needs of adult and neonatal patients, providing a versatile solution for administering medications, fluids, and blood products, as well as for blood collection.

Key Features

• Advanced Needle Design: The electropolished V-point needle offers ultra-sharp precision, ensuring smoother and less painful insertion. Complemented by finely tapered catheter shoulders, it minimizes trauma during the procedure.

• Innovative Material Properties: Constructed from polyurethane (Techrilon® or OCRILON), the catheter is firm during insertion and softens once in the vein. This adaptability enhances patient comfort and allows for extended indwelling times.

• Radiopaque and Transparent Tubing: The catheter's radiopaque tubing ensures visibility under imaging, while transparent tubing allows for clear flashback visualization, aiding in accurate placement.

• Color-Coded System: Each catheter is color-coded by size, facilitating quick and accurate identification, while its kink-resistant design maintains lumen patency.

Design and Construction

The catheter's thin-walled construction supports higher flow rates, and its porous vented flash plug minimizes blood leakage while providing consistent flashback. These features collectively enhance the catheter's performance and usability.

Material Composition

• Catheter, Sheath, and Connector: Made from polypropylene.
• Housing with Wings and Point Tap: Also polypropylene.
• Infusion Cap: ABS.
• Needle: Stainless steel with a brome additive for radiopacity.

Sterilization and Packaging

Each catheter is sterilized using ethylene oxide and individually packaged, ensuring sterility and convenience. The absence of latex, DEHP, and PVC makes it suitable for patients with specific allergies, reducing exposure to certain plasticizers.

Available Sizes

The Optiva IV Catheter is available in various sizes, ranging from 14G to 24G, with different lengths and color codes, including:

• 14G (Orange)
• 16G (Grey)
• 18G (Green)
• 20G (Pink)
• 22G (Blue)
• 24G (Yellow)

Technical Specifications

• Outer Diameter: 2.2mm (14G) to 0.7mm (24G)
• Inner Diameter: 1.8mm (14G) to 0.5mm (24G)
• Flow Rate: 315 ml/min (14G) to 20 ml/min (24G)
• Power Injector Compatibility: Suitable for use with power injectors up to 300 PSI for sizes 16G to 24G.

Shelf Life

With a 3-year shelf life when unopened and undamaged, the Optiva IV Catheter remains a dependable choice for medical professionals, ensuring readiness and reliability in critical healthcare settings.