B. Braun Introcan Safety FEP Straight IV Catheter

Description

B. Braun Introcan Safety FEP Straight IV Catheter is an automatic safety device that cannot be bypassed. This easy-to-use safety IV catheter incorporates separate needle and catheter flashback, giving you the added confidence of successful placement every time. The sharp needle allows a wider choice of insertion angles, designed to make the catheter easy to adapt to and venipuncture more comfortable for patients. This catheter contains less plastic content which reduces storage space and medical waste.

5 Reasons to buy B. Braun Straight IV Catheter

1. DEHP and latex-free
2. Removable flash plug
3. Features locking bevel indicator
4. Fully automatic passive safety protection
5. Designed for ease of insertion for deep and superficial veins

B. Braun IV Catheter Features

• Reduce Needlestick Injuries: passive safety designs offer 2-3 times better protection against accidental needlesticks than active designs
• Promote First Stick Success:
  • The innovative Double Flashback technology allows separate confirmation of both needle and catheter placement, which can result in better first stick success and greater clinician confidence
  • New Thinwall technology in 24 Ga. catheters is designed to speed flashback of blood to help confirm placement in patients
  • It is easier to introduce into the vein compared to the leading IV catheter
• Improve Patient Comfort: The sharp needle features a Universal Bevel that is designed for a wider choice of insertion angles and produces less tearing
• Ensure Best Practices: The passive safety design ensures that the safety mechanism is always activated and prevents re-insertion of the stylet
• Help the Environment: A lighter, more compact design can potentially lower shipping, storage, and waste disposal costs
• Designed to promote easy access for catheter insertion:
  • Universal Bevel Needle has a unique back-cut design that is designed to produce a tricuspid incision for insertion
  • It is also designed for a wide variety of insertion angles for deep and superficial vascular access
• The Passive Safety Shield: The shield automatically covers the needle tip upon withdrawal with no need for user activation.
• Designed to enable longer in-dwelling:
  • Catheters are available in polyurethane (PUR) which provides softer in-dwelling performance,3 or fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) with firmer construction for arterial access.
  • They are not made with DEHP or natural rubber latex
• Removable flash plug: The removable vented flash plug permits attachment of a syringe
• Helps to cut costs and “go green”:
  • Generate less waste with smaller, lighter components
  • Designed to save money and avoid throwing away unused components (compared to integrated catheters)
  • Helps to cut costs by reducing needlesticks, materials, and waste

B. Braun Introcan Safety FEP Straight IV Catheter User Manual

B. Braun IV needle Parts Description

• Clear Flashback Chamber allows easy visibility of blood, and its ribbed design affords secure handling.
• The Push-Off Plate facilitates easy insertion with a one-handed technique and acts as a bevel orientation indicator.
• Locking bevel indicator easily identifies bevel-up orientation and adds stability during catheter advancement.