Description

The Vasofix® Safety Ported peripheral intravenous catheter is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in clinical settings. Its primary function is to provide reliable intravascular access for blood sampling and the administration of fluids, medications, and blood products. This catheter is suitable for a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates, with no restrictions on age or gender.

Key Features

• Needlestick Protection: The catheter is equipped with a passive, fully automatic needlestick protection mechanism. This integrated safety shield covers the needle tip upon withdrawal without requiring user activation, significantly reducing the risk of needlestick injuries.

• Injection Port: The built-in injection port allows for needle-free, quick injections without interrupting ongoing infusions, enhancing convenience and safety.

• Double Flashback Technology: This feature provides visual confirmation of both needle and catheter placement, improving first stick success rates and minimizing patient discomfort.

Design and Materials

• Universal Back Cut Bevel: Designed to minimize puncture trauma and ease insertion.

• Radiopaque Stripes: These stripes enable X-ray visibility for accurate catheter location confirmation.

• Fixation Wings and Anti-Kink Support: These elements provide stabilization, patient comfort, and maintain catheter patency.

• Material Options: Available in PUR (polyurethane) and FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene). PUR offers softness at body temperature, improving dwell time and kink resistance, while FEP provides a firmer construction. Both materials are free from PVC, DEHP, and latex/natural rubber.

Size and Identification

• Available Sizes: Gauge sizes range from 14G to 24G, with catheter lengths varying from 19mm to 60mm. Outer diameters range from 0.90mm to 2.20mm, and flow rates from 22 ml/min to 343 ml/min, depending on gauge and length.

• Color-Coded Packaging: Facilitates easy identification of gauge size.

Packaging

The Vasofix® Safety Ported catheter is a single-use, sterile device, supplied in boxes of 25 or 50 units, with larger carton options available. Its design prioritizes safety, ease of use, and patient comfort, making it suitable for a wide range of clinical environments and patient needs.