The BD 381423 – AUTOGUARD 22 X 1 is a state-of-the-art shielded IV catheter from BD Insyte Autoguard. This product is designed with advanced safety features, including a push button that instantly retracts the needle, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. The notched needle technology allows for easy visualization of blood return along the catheter, potentially improving first stick success by providing immediate confirmation of vessel entry.
This catheter is color-coded blue, with a gauge of 22, a catheter length of 1.00 inches, an inner diameter of 0.648 mm, an outer diameter of 0.876 mm, and a gravity flow rate of 35 mL/min.
Additional features include a blood leakage prevention septum, eliminating the need to stop blood during initial insertion. The BD Insyte Autoguard IV catheters have demonstrated a statistically significant 95% reduction in needlesticks, enhancing safety. The 20-G, 22-G, and 24-G sizes incorporate BD Instaflash needle technology, a notched needle designed to improve first-stick success and reduce painful hit-and-miss insertions.
The catheter is made from BD Vialon biomaterial, which softens up to 70% in the vein, enabling longer dwell times and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis by up to 50%. The product comes in a case of 200 units.
The product also includes a detailed guide for preparation, venipuncture, advancement, needle retraction, and securement according to facility policy.
