SAFETY IV CATHETER, tip, 24G x 19 mm, wings, IP, yellow
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SAFETY IV CATHETER, tip shield, 24G
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, an injection port and wings for fixation.
It is a safety injection device reducing the risk of needle stick injuries. It may be used to administer fluids/blood or medication.
This small size is specifically intended for neonatal use.
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) is the first choice material, FEP is the second choice option.
- straight and tapered distal end
- translucent hub with standardized colour code (ISO 10555-5) and female Luer connector
- fitted with wings (Butterfly)
- with injection port
- STYLET
- stainless steel
- slightly longer than the cannula
- bevelled end
- translucent hub (flashback chamber) to observe blood reflux
- fitted with a stopper (flashplug)
- PROTECTIVE SHEATH
- SAFETY MECHANISM
- While retracting the stylet from the catheter, a device is placed upon the tip of the stylet (shape of tip is brand specific, see picture)
- Passif safety mechanism: the user does not have to activate the safety mechanism.
- The safety tip protection remains in place once activated.
- Size: 24G: external Ø = 0.74 mm, internal Ø = 0.55 mm, length = 19 mm, flow rate = +/- 23 ml/min, color = yellow
- Sterile, for single use
Packaging & Labelling
Unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack
Instructions for use
Precautions for Use
Ensure that the baby is warm when placing an IV line: if the baby is cold, the risk of vein rupture during the canalization is higher.
Be carefull with the use of a tourniquet: not too long and not too tight as this may also increase the risk of vein rupture. Option: ask the assistance of another colleague that uses her/his hand as tourniquet, so the pressure applied is much more controlled.
MSF requirements
IV catheter with passive safety mechanism for general use.