Smiths Medical 3266 - ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter, Straight Hub (Pink), Radiopaque, 20g x 1 1/4", Polyurethane, 50/BOX

Smiths Medical 3266 - ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter, Straight Hub (Pink), Radiopaque, 20g x 1 1/4", Polyurethane, 50/BOX

Smiths Medical 3266 ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter

ViaValve and ViaValve Winged Safety IV Catheters provides blood control to help reduce the risk of blood exposure and contamination. A unique valve inside the catheter hub impedes blood flow from the patients vein upon initial venipuncture. Maintaining a clean access site helps prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens from patient to caregiver on soiled gloves, clothing, bedding and dressings. The catheter valve, once in the patients vein, is activated by attaching the Luer fitting of an infusion line which opens the valve to allow unrestricted flow.

ViaValve and ViaValve Winged Safety IV Catheters also help prevent unintended needlesticks. Its safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle and produces a click to indicate that the needle is contained for handling and disposal.

Smiths Medical 3266 ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter Specifications

Benefits of Smiths Medical 3266 ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter

• ViaValve is now available with wings for greater clinician choice and enhanced securement.
• ViaValve Safety IV Catheters feature polyurethane catheter tubes that soften and become more pliable, allowing longer in-dwell.
• ViaValve Winged Safety IV Catheters feature polyurethane catheter tubes that offer similar handling and performance with improved kink flow recovery.
• Fully encased needle safety design helps prevent needle stick injuries and blood exposure.
• Sliding shield provides greater control during one-handed insertion and threading.
• Catheters ribbed hub facilitates catheter securement.
• FLASH-VUE early flash indicator reveals when the needle tip enters a vein, featured on gauges 20 to 24.
• V-point needle helps maximize patient comfort with low penetration force.

Smiths Medical 3266 ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter Guide for Successful Insertion

One Handed Technique

Apply tourniquet and prepare site according to policy. Hold catheter by ribbed needle housing with thumb and fi ngers to insert needle into skin. Visually inspect to confi rm that needle bevel and push-off tab are facing up. Anchor vein with gentle skin traction. Insert needle at appropriate angle.	Observe for fl ashback. If needed, slightly advance catheter and needle together to achieve full catheter entry into vein lumen. Place index fi nger behind the primary push-off tab and PUSH catheter to thread to desired length. DO NOT REINSERT NEEDLE INTO CATHETER AT ANY TIME.	Stabilize device at push-off tab with index fi nger. Holding ribbed needle housing, PULL needle into needle guard until you hear a CLICK. THE CLICK AND VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATE THAT SAFETY DEVICE HAS ENGAGED SUCCESSFULLY.	Remove tourniquet. Apply digital pressure as needed beyond catheter tip. Hold catheter hub and needle housing. Disconnect needle housing by pulling backwards with a slight upward motion. Connect Luer lock or tubing to hub per manufacturers recommendation. Secure connection with fi rm push and twist. Stabilize and dress according to policy

Two Handed Technique

Apply tourniquet and prepare site according to policy. Hold catheter by ribbed needle housing with thumb and fi ngers to insert needle into skin. Visually inspect to confi rm that needle bevel and push-off tab are facing up. Anchor vein with gentle skin traction. Insert needle at appropriate angle.	Observe for fl ashback. If needed, slightly advance catheter and needle together to achieve full catheter entry into vein lumen. Place fi nger or thumb of other hand behind the primary push-off tab and PUSH catheter to thread to desired length. DO NOT REINSERT NEEDLE INTO CATHETER AT ANY TIME.	Stabilize device at push-off tab with fi nger or thumb. Holding ribbed needle housing, PULL needle into needle guard until you hear a CLICK. THE CLICK AND VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATE THAT SAFETY DEVICE HAS ENGAGED SUCCESSFULLY.	Remove tourniquet. Apply digital pressure as needed beyond catheter tip. Hold catheter hub and needle housing. Disconnect needle housing by pulling backwards with a slight upward motion. Connect Luer lock or tubing to hub per manufacturers recommendation. Secure connection with fi rm push and twist. Stabilize and dress according to policy

ViaValve Safety IV Catheter Clinical Tips