BD VENFLON PRO SAFETY PERIPHERAL IV CATHETER - 18G

The BD Venflon Pro Safety is a peripheral intravenous catheter with integrated passive safety mechanism designed to protect healthcare professionals from needlestick injuries and blood exposure during venous access procedures. Manufactured by Becton Dickinson, this device combines advanced safety features with reliable clinical performance for intravenous therapy applications.

Key Features:

• Passive safety mechanism automatically activates upon needle withdrawal
• Needle tip fully encapsulated inside protection shield after activation
• Integrated injection port with snap-cap closure for secure access
• BD Instaflash notched needle technology for immediate flashback visualization
• Wide moldable wings for comfortable and secure patient fixation
• Transparent blood reflux chamber for clear vessel entry confirmation
• Captures residual blood within device to minimize blood splatter risk
• Ergonomic holder design accommodates various insertion techniques
• BD Vialon biomaterial catheter softens up to 70% in the vein

Technical Specifications:

• Reference Number: 393227
• Gauge: 18G
• Needle Dimensions: 1.3mm diameter x 45mm length (1.75 inches)
• Color Code: Green (ISO compliant)
• Flow Rate: 103 milliliters per minute
• Catheter Material: BD Vialon thermosensitive biomaterial
• Insertion Port: Integrated injection valve with snap closure
• Sterility: Sterile single-use device
• CE marked: CE 2797
• Packaging: 50 units per box

Clinical Benefits: The BD Vialon biomaterial is uniquely formulated to soften within the vein, enabling longer dwell times and reducing the risk of mechanical phlebitis. The notched needle design improves insertion success rates by providing rapid blood flashback confirmation, helping minimize painful hit-and-miss insertion attempts. The passive safety system requires no additional activation steps, automatically engaging as the needle is withdrawn from the catheter.

Applications: Suitable for all hospital departments requiring peripheral intravenous access including emergency departments, intensive care units, surgical wards, and outpatient clinics. Appropriate for medication administration, fluid therapy, blood product transfusion, and blood sampling in adult and pediatric patients.

Safety Information: For single use only. Sterile if package is intact and undamaged. Do not resterilize. Dispose in appropriate sharps container according to local regulations. Check package integrity before use. Follow hospital protocols for catheter insertion and maintenance.