Description

The INTROCAN SAFETY® IV Catheter by B. Braun is engineered to enhance safety and efficiency in healthcare settings. Its standout feature is the fully automatic, passive safety mechanism that activates upon needle withdrawal, effectively covering the needle tip to prevent needlestick injuries and reduce blood exposure. This design requires no additional steps from the user, ensuring seamless operation.

Key Features

• Double Flashback Technology: Provides clear, two-step visual confirmation of vessel entry, enhancing accuracy during insertion.
• Universal Bevel Needle: Offers flexibility in insertion angles, aiming to minimize puncture trauma and improve patient comfort.
• Back-Cut Needle Design: Facilitates easier venipuncture with tricuspid incisions.
• Radiopaque Stripes: Enhance X-ray visibility for better tracking.
• Removable Vented Flashplug: Allows syringe attachment while minimizing blood exposure.

Design Options

• Optional Wing Design: Provides additional securement and stabilization.
• Push-Off Plate: Enables one-handed advancement for ease of use.
• Transparent Flashback Chamber: Allows rapid confirmation of vessel entry.
• Color-Coded Labels: Simplifies gauge identification.

Environmental Considerations

The catheter's design is environmentally conscious, using less plastic to reduce waste and storage space. The Safety 3 Closed IV Catheter option includes an integrated bidirectional septum and stabilization platform to further minimize blood exposure and catheter movement.

Material Composition

• Catheter Materials: Available in Polyurethane (PUR) for softer, longer in-dwelling performance, and Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) for firmer construction.
• Other Materials: Includes polypropylene catheter hub, stainless steel needle and safety clip, and various other specialized materials.
• Free from: DEHP, natural rubber latex, and PVC, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of patients.

Available Configurations

• Gauge Sizes: Ranges from 14G to 24G.
• Lengths: Varies from ¾” (19 mm) to 2.5” (64 mm).
• Hub Types: Includes straight, winged, and notched needle options.
• Specialized Versions: Offers Deep Access IV Catheters for ultrasound-guided procedures and difficult vascular access.

Performance Specifications

• Flow Rates: Differ by gauge and length, with high pressure ratings suitable for use with power injectors.
• Sterilization: Achieved through ethylene oxide (EO), with a shelf life of 5 years.

Usage Instructions

Packaged with a protective cover and flashback chamber, the catheter should be inserted with the bevel up. Vessel entry is confirmed via flashback, followed by catheter advancement and needle withdrawal to activate the safety shield. Reinsertion of the needle into the catheter is not recommended to avoid risks.

Maintenance and Safety

This single-use, sterile device is designed to minimize contamination and promote best practices in clinical environments. It is compatible with standard infusion lines and accessory devices, classified as a Class II medical device under regulatory standards.