Additional Information

Product Name	Catheter, Safety.Viavalve, Iv, 22X1
Manufacturer Name	SMITH & NEPHEW
MFG #	3260
Catheter Style	Safety IV Catheter
Latex Free	Yes
Gauge	22G
Length	1 inch
Material	Polyurethane
Flow Rate	38 mL/min
Needle Type	FLASH-VUE Needle
Blood Leakage	Blood-containment valve
Needlestick Injury	Clinician-controlled forward shielding
Flash Technology	FLASH-VUE early flash indicator
Color Coding	Hub color-coded for needle size identification

Description

The ViaValve Safety IV Catheter, featuring a Straight Hub and constructed with Polyurethane material, offers a reliable solution for intravenous access in healthcare settings. With a gauge size of 22G and a length of 1 inch, this catheter ensures efficient fluid delivery with a flow rate of 38 mL per minute. Equipped with a FLASH-VUE Needle, it provides clinicians with clear visual confirmation upon insertion, minimizing the need for multiple attempts.

Designed with innovative V-point technology, these safety IV catheters aim to reduce patient discomfort and venous trauma during insertion. The incorporation of a blood-containment valve helps prevent blood leakage during catheter setup, mitigating the risk of exposure and contamination for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Additionally, the catheter features clinician-controlled forward shielding needle encapsulation, further enhancing safety by reducing the risk of needlestick injuries. The color-coded hub facilitates quick identification of the correct needle size, streamlining the setup process and ensuring accurate selection in busy clinical environments.

ViaValve Safety IV Catheter provides blood control to help reduce the risk of blood exposure and contamination. A unique valve inside the catheter hub impedes blood flow from the patients vein upon initial venipuncture. Maintaining a clean access site, helps prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens from patient to caregiver on soiled gloves, clothing, bedding and dressings. The catheter, once in the patients vein, is activated by attaching the Luer fitting of an infusion line which opens the valve to allow unrestricted flow. ViaValve Safety IV Catheter also helps prevent unintended needlesticks. Its safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle and produces a click to indicate that the needle is contained for handling and disposal.

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