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The SMM-3262 ViaValve™ Safety Straight Hub IV Catheters (16g | 1-1/4") are advanced intravenous catheters engineered for optimal safety, reliability, and performance in various medical settings. Designed by SMM, a leader in innovative medical technologies, these catheters feature a straight hub design and incorporate cutting-edge safety technology to enhance both patient and healthcare provider safety during IV procedures.
Key Features:
- Gauge Size: 16g: The 16-gauge catheter provides a balance between flow rate and patient comfort, suitable for moderate to high-flow infusions, blood transfusions, and emergency procedures. It ensures reliable access for a range of intravenous applications.
- Length: 1-1/4": The 1-1/4 inch length is designed to offer secure venous access while minimizing the risk of catheter movement or dislodgement, making it ideal for use in various clinical scenarios.
- ViaValve™ Safety Technology: Equipped with ViaValve™ safety technology, the catheter features an integrated safety mechanism that reduces the risk of blood leakage and prevents needlestick injuries. This innovative feature enhances safety for both patients and healthcare professionals.
- Straight Hub Design: The straight hub ensures a secure and stable connection to IV tubing, reducing the likelihood of accidental disconnection and ensuring a reliable fluid pathway.
- Radiopaque: The catheter is radiopaque, allowing for easy visualization under fluoroscopy or X-ray imaging, which aids in accurate placement and monitoring.
- Secure Placement: Engineered to provide stable and reliable venous access, the catheter's design minimizes the risk of complications such as infiltration or extravasation.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Safety: The ViaValve™ safety technology helps minimize the risk of exposure to blood and needlestick injuries, contributing to a safer clinical environment.
- Efficient Fluid Delivery: The 16-gauge catheter offers adequate flow rates for a variety of intravenous procedures, including fluid resuscitation and blood transfusions, ensuring efficient and effective treatment.
- Reliable Performance: The straight hub design and radiopaque feature ensure secure placement and easy visualization, contributing to consistent performance and accurate catheter placement.
- Reduced Complications: The catheter’s design helps prevent common complications associated with IV catheterization, such as accidental dislodgement and infiltration, improving overall patient safety and comfort.
- Ease of Use: Designed for straightforward application, the catheter simplifies the insertion process for healthcare providers, enhancing efficiency and reducing procedure time.
Common Uses:
- Emergency Medicine: Ideal for emergency situations where reliable, high-flow access is required for rapid fluid resuscitation, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
- Surgical Procedures: Suitable for use in surgical settings, allowing for efficient fluid management and medication delivery during and after surgery.
- Critical Care: Essential for critical care environments where stable, high-flow venous access is needed for continuous or intermittent infusions, as well as monitoring and treatment.
- Blood Transfusions: The 16-gauge size is well-suited for blood transfusions, providing a reliable and efficient method for delivering blood products to patients.
