The ‘Utah Medical 4185005 – Umbili-Cath Polyurethane UVC Catheter, Single Lumen, 5.0 French, marked to 34 cm, 18 gauge, 10/BX’ is a specialized umbilical vessel catheter (UVC) designed for easy insertion, patient safety, and comfort during neonatal vascular access.
This single lumen catheter is 5.0 French in size and allows for continuous pressure monitoring while administering medications, volume expanders, and antibiotics. It is made from Tecoflex, a material known for its durability and flexibility.
Key features of this catheter include soft rounded tips to reduce perforation risks during placement, soft rounded end holes for better fluid clearing, full numbered depth markings from 1 cm to the hub for accurate placement, and a “zero dead space” Luer locking hub.
The catheter is also loaded with barium sulfate, providing radiopacity. Each box contains 10 catheters, and the catheter body length is 34cm. This product is for single-use and requires a prescription. It does not contain natural rubber latex. Please note that the labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information.
