18G x 1.88" Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter - 50/Box (381547)

• Designed for administering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's vein

Uses

Features

• Safety-Engineered Design: 

• Features a patented push-button mechanism that instantly retracts the needle into a safety barrel upon activation, helping to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries for healthcare workers

• Push-Button Needle Shielding: 

• A safety mechanism that instantly retracts the needle into a protective barrel at the press of a button, ensuring the entire needle length is sheathed

• BD Vialon Biomaterial: 

• The catheter is made of a kink-resistant polyurethane material that softens up to 70% inside the vein in response to body temperature

• BD Instaflash Needle Technology: 

• The 18G needle incorporates a unique notch designed to improve the visualization of the first blood flashback, confirming vessel entry and promoting first-stick success

• Specifications: 

• It is an 18 G (gauge) x 1.88" (inch) catheter with a green hub for easy size identification and a gravity flow rate of 95 mL/min

• Winged Design: 

• Includes stabilizing wings that provide a large surface area for secure taping and placement, minimizing catheter movement and potential complications

• Sterility: 

• It is sterile, pyrogen-free, latex-free, and DEHP-free to ensure patient safety and prevent contamination

Benefits

• Enhanced Safety for Clinicians: 

• The blood control and push-button shielding technologies are clinically demonstrated to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and blood exposure by 95%

• Minimized Mess and Cleanup: 

• The blood control septum eliminates the need for manual venous compression during insertion, reducing blood spills and associated cleanup time and supply costs

• Improved Patient Comfort and Dwell Time: 

• The BD Vialon biomaterial reduces the chance of mechanical phlebitis (vein inflammation) by up to 50%, enabling longer, more comfortable dwell times in the vein

• Higher Insertion Success Rate: 

• Instaflash technology helps ensure proper placement and greater first-stick success, reducing painful "hit-and-miss" insertions for patients

• Efficient Workflow: 

• The one-handed insertion capability and immediate safety mechanism activation save time for healthcare providers, allowing for a more efficient workflow

Contents

• (50) 18G x 1.88" Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheters per box
• 4 Boxes per base