The B Braun 4252586-02 Introcan Safety IV Catheter is a medical device designed to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients. This 16 gauge, 1.25 inch, straight catheter is made from FEP and comes in a case of 200.
The Introcan Safety IV Catheter is equipped with a truly passive safety device that is automatically activated and cannot be bypassed, providing protection against needlestick injuries. The device features Double Flashback technology, which allows separate confirmation of both needle and catheter placement, increasing the chances of successful placement and boosting clinician confidence.
The sharp needle of the catheter features a Universal Bevel geometry, which allows for a wider choice of insertion angles, making the catheter adaptable and venipuncture more comfortable for patients. With less plastic content than other safety IV catheters, this product also helps reduce storage space and medical waste.
The B Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter is designed to reduce needlestick injuries, promote first stick success, improve patient comfort, ensure best practices, and help the environment. The catheter is easy to insert and has a lightweight, compact design that can potentially lower shipping, storage, and waste disposal costs.
The product comes with a detailed insertion guide, providing step-by-step instructions for preparation, insertion, threading the catheter, occluding the vessel and stabilizing the catheter hub, removing the needle from the catheter, and connecting and securing the catheter.
The B Braun 4252586-02 Introcan Safety IV Catheter is labeled as not made with natural rubber latex, designed for single-use, and requires a prescription for use. It is not an over-the-counter product, a kit, a combination product, or a human cell, tissue, or cellular or tissue-based product.
