Description

The Introcan Safety® 3 by B. Braun is an advanced peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter designed to prioritize safety and efficiency in vascular access procedures. This innovative device is equipped with a fully automatic needlestick protection mechanism, significantly reducing the risk of needlestick injuries for healthcare professionals. Its closed system design, featuring a multi-access blood control septum, minimizes blood exposure and contamination risk, enhancing both clinician and patient safety.

Key Features

• Passive Safety Shield: Automatically deploys upon needle withdrawal, providing reliable protection without requiring user activation.
• Multi-Access Blood Control Septum: Allows for multiple accesses with reduced blood exposure, eliminating the need for venous compression.
• Integrated Stabilization Platform: Enhances catheter stability, reducing movement-related complications.
• Double Flashback Technology: Offers visual confirmation of needle and catheter placement, improving first stick success.
• Universal Back Cut Bevel: Minimizes puncture trauma and pain, accommodating a wide range of insertion angles.

Design and Materials

The catheter is constructed from polyurethane (PUR) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), providing comfort and firm construction. It is free from DEHP, natural rubber latex, and PVC, making it suitable for a wide range of patients, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The ergonomic hub design and optional winged hub enhance handling and securement, while radiopaque stripes improve X-ray visibility.

Specifications

• Gauge Range: 14G to 24G
• Length Range: 0.75 in. (19 mm) to 2.5 in. (50 mm)
• Flow Rates: 22 ml/min to 350 ml/min, varying by gauge
• Pressure Rating: Power injectable up to 300 psi or 325 psi, depending on gauge

Environmental Considerations

The Introcan Safety® 3 is designed with environmental impact in mind, featuring a compact design to reduce waste. Its colour-coded packaging allows for quick gauge size identification, streamlining clinical workflows.

Usage and Sterilization

Intended for professional healthcare settings, this catheter is for prescription use only. It is sterilized by ethylene oxide and supplied sterile, with a shelf life of 60 months. The device is compatible with needlefree extension sets and includes comprehensive instructions for proper use, aiming to minimize the risk of peripheral intravenous catheter-related bloodstream infections.

The Introcan Safety® 3 represents a commitment to safer, more effective IV access, tailored to meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers and their patients.