Insyte™ Autoguard™ Safety IV Catheter | 20g x 1"

The 382533 Insyte™ Autoguard™ Safety IV Catheter 20g x 1" is a high-quality, state-of-the-art intravenous (IV) catheter designed to ensure patient safety and enhance healthcare professional efficiency. Manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global leader in medical technology, this catheter is specifically engineered to provide a secure, reliable, and comfortable IV insertion experience. The Insyte™ Autoguard™ Safety IV Catheter incorporates advanced safety features to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries, ensuring a safer environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

Key Features:

1. Advanced Safety Mechanism:
   • Autoguard™ Technology: The patented Autoguard™ needle shielding technology automatically retracts the needle into the safety shield with the push of a button, significantly reducing the risk of needlestick injuries.
   • Enhanced Safety: This automatic needle retraction helps protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials.
2. Optimal Catheter Design:
   • Size and Gauge: The catheter is 20 gauge and 1 inch in length, making it suitable for various IV applications and patient types.
   • Vialon™ Biomaterial: Made from BD’s proprietary Vialon™ biomaterial, the catheter offers excellent kink resistance, reducing the likelihood of catheter occlusions and ensuring consistent fluid flow.
3. Ease of Use:
   • Smooth Insertion: The catheter is designed for smooth, easy insertion, minimizing patient discomfort and improving the overall IV insertion experience.
   • Flashback Chamber: The clear flashback chamber provides immediate visual confirmation of vein entry, helping to ensure successful catheter placement.
4. Patient Comfort:
   • Flexible and Soft: The catheter material is flexible and soft, reducing irritation and enhancing patient comfort during long-term use.
   • Minimal Trauma: The design minimizes trauma to the vein, reducing the risk of complications such as phlebitis and infiltration.
5. Versatile Clinical Application:
   • Multiple Uses: Suitable for a variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and home healthcare environments.
   • IV Therapy: Ideal for intravenous fluid administration, medication delivery, and blood transfusions.

Clinical Applications:

• Intravenous Fluid Administration: Ensures reliable delivery of IV fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition.
• Medication Delivery: Allows for precise administration of medications directly into the bloodstream.
• Blood Transfusions: Facilitates the safe and efficient transfusion of blood products.
• Emergency Care: Essential for rapid and effective IV access in emergency situations.
• Home Healthcare: Suitable for use in home healthcare settings for long-term IV therapy.