ViaValve™ Safety Straight Hub IV Catheters | 14g | 1-1/4"

The SMM-3268 ViaValve™ Safety Straight Hub IV Catheters (14g | 1-1/4") are advanced intravenous catheters designed to provide safe, reliable, and efficient access for various medical procedures. With a focus on enhancing patient safety and streamlining clinical workflows, these catheters feature a straight hub design and incorporate innovative safety features that make them ideal for use in hospitals, emergency settings, and other healthcare environments.

Key Features:

• Gauge Size: 14g: The 14-gauge catheter is a larger size, suitable for rapid fluid infusion, blood transfusions, and other medical procedures requiring significant flow rates. Its robust design makes it ideal for use in emergency situations or for patients needing high-volume infusions.
• Length: 1-1/4": The 1-1/4 inch length provides adequate access for various venous sites, ensuring stability and secure placement within the vein while minimizing the risk of dislodgement.
• ViaValve™ Safety Technology: Equipped with the ViaValve™ safety feature, this catheter incorporates an advanced valve mechanism that helps prevent blood leakage and reduces the risk of needlestick injuries. The safety mechanism ensures that the catheter is both safe and easy to use, enhancing overall clinical safety.
• Straight Hub Design: The straight hub provides a stable and secure connection to IV tubing, reducing the risk 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: Designed to facilitate secure and stable insertion, reducing the likelihood of catheter movement or displacement.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Safety: The ViaValve™ safety mechanism minimizes the risk of blood exposure and needlestick injuries, protecting both patients and healthcare providers from potential hazards.
• Efficient Fluid Delivery: The 14-gauge size ensures high flow rates for efficient fluid delivery, making it ideal for rapid infusion and emergency scenarios where quick access to the vascular system is critical.
• Reliable Performance: The straight hub and radiopaque features provide a secure, stable connection and easy visualization, ensuring accurate catheter placement and consistent performance.
• Reduced Complications: The catheter's design helps reduce complications associated with catheterization, such as accidental dislodgement, infiltration, or extravasation, enhancing overall patient safety and comfort.
• Ease of Use: Designed for straightforward application, the catheter simplifies the insertion process for healthcare providers, improving efficiency and reducing procedure time.

Common Uses:

• Emergency Medicine: Ideal for use in emergency situations where rapid fluid infusion or blood transfusion is required, providing quick and reliable vascular access.
• Surgical Procedures: Suitable for use in various surgical settings, allowing for efficient fluid management and medication administration during and after surgery.
• Critical Care: Essential for critical care environments where high-flow access is needed for continuous or intermittent infusions, as well as for monitoring and treatment.
• Blood Transfusions: The larger gauge size is well-suited for blood transfusions, ensuring a swift and smooth transfusion process with minimal disruption.