B. Braun Introcan Safety FEP Straight IV Catheter

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.

 

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• Brandt IV Infusion Stand
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• Graham-Field Halsey Needle Holder Smooth Jaw

How to use B. Braun IV Catheter?

1. Prepare Site

• Confirm all items are accessible for B. Braun Introcan Safety IV catheter insertion/securement.
• Prepare site according to facility protocol.
• DO NOT ROTATE CATHETER PRIOR TO INSERTION.
• Confirm Locking Bevel Indicator is seated in “slot” of catheter hub.

2. Perform Venipuncture

• Hold skin taut.
• Adjust angle of insertion and insert needle tip
• Puncture vein; observe flashback to confirm entry

3. Thread Catheter

• Upon flashback visualization, LOWER catheter parallel to skin.
• Advance needle and catheter together 1/8 inch.
• Thread catheter into vein while keeping needle stabilized.
• Release tourniquet.

4. Stabilize Catheter

• Place middle finger over vein distal to catheter tip and apply pressure to occlude vein (interrupts flow of blood).
• Stabilize catheter hub with index finger (“V” technique).

5. Remove Needle from Catheter

• Withdraw needle with a swift, continuous motion parallel to the skin.
• Passive safety shield automatically covers needle bevel.
• Dispose of needle immediately into sharps container

6. Secure Catheter

• Connect and secure infusion line to catheter hub.
• Stabilize and cover site according to facility protocol.