SAFETY IV CATHETER, retract.,20G (1.0x32mm), wings, pink
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SAFETY IV CATHETER, retractable
Definition
A sterile, thin, flexible tube intended to be inserted into the peripheral vasculature of a patient to enable short-term (< 30 days) intravascular access. It is not intended to be advanced to the central vasculature. It includes a stylet for catheter introduction and wings for fixation. It is a retractable safety injection device reducing the risk of needle stick injuries. It may be used to administer fluids/blood or medication.
Specifications
Quality standards
- EN ISO 10555-1, 2013, edition 3, +A1 2017 Sterile, single-use intravascular catheters - Part 1: General requirements
- ISO 10555-5, 2013, edition 2, (confirmed 2018) Sterile, single-use intravascular catheters - Part 5: Over-needle peripheral catheter
- ISO 23908, 2013, edition 1, Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps protection features for single-use hypodermic needles, introducers for catheters and needles used for blood sampling
Technical specifications
- CATHETER
- polyurethane (PUR)
- straight and tapered distal end
- translucent hub with standardized colour code (ISO 10555-5) and female Luer connector
- fitted with wings (Butterfly)
- STYLET
- stainless steel
- slightly longer than the cannula
- bevelled end
- translucent hub to observe blood reflux
- fitted with a stopper
- PROTECTIVE SHEATH
- RETRACTABLE SAFETY MECHANISM
- Needle retracts into the housing after placement of the catheter.
- The needle is fully covered.
- Active safety mechanism: by push button or depression of the needle housing (semi-automatic)
- The safety mechanism remains in place once activated.
- Sterile, for single use
Comes in 5 sizes: 16G to 24G
Caution, the colour code used to denote Gauge is different from that used for other needles.
SEE TABLE BELOW
Packaging & Labelling
Unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack
Instructions for use
Please consult the Manual of nursing Care Procedures, MSF, 2020 available online via the Nursing care working Group sharepoint page.
Extra Tables
Colour Couleur | Gauge | External Ø | Internal Ø | length / longueur | Use / utilisation |
Yellow Jaune | 24 | 0.74 mm | 0.55 mm | 19 mm | neonatology, paediatrics néonatalogie, pédiatrie |
Blue Bleu | 22 | 0.90 mm | 0.65 mm | 25 mm | infusion in veins of reduced calibre, extremities of age perfusion dans des veines de calibre réduit, âges extrêmes |
Pink Rose | 20 | 1.00 mm | 0.75 mm | 32 mm | typical infusion perfusion classique |
Green Vert | 18 | 1.30 mm | 0.95 mm | 45 mm | transfusion |
Grey Gris | 16 | 1.75 mm | 1.35 mm | 45 mm | emergency, rapid transfusion/infusion, large volumes urgence, transfusion/perfusion rapide, gros volumes |