A streamlined, pen-style vascular access device engineered for precision insertions in tight anatomical spaces. Features a passive spring-loaded safety mechanism for absolute protection against needlestick injuries.
Product Characteristics:
- It is a safety device that protects the users, i.e. healthcare professionals from accidental needle-stick injury during IV cannula insertion. The key feature of this device is a mechanism to completely enclose the needle in a secure plastic chamber, immediately after catheter insertion.
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- It provides complete protection to healthcare workers as well as hospital waste handlers from accidental needle-stick injuries and prevents transmission of blood-borne pathogens from patients.
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- It comprises an siliconised and ground Stainless Steel with ultra-thin, ultra-sharp needle with triple facet bevel to ensures smooth and painless venipuncture during cannulation thus reducing pain and discomfort experienced during the insertion.
- It is made of best-in-class kink resistant and biocompatible PTFE or PUR Catheter, with extremely smooth inner and outer surfaces to ensure easy venipuncture with minimum trauma, Gently tapered catheter tip aligns with the needle bevel to provide smooth transition from needle to catheter.
- It is designed with transparent flashback chamber allows quick visualization of venous return and ensure smooth flow of blood OR any other fluid.
- It does not compromise the clinical condition or the safety of patients and reduces mechanical stress and intimal injury to blood vessel.
- It is to be used in ambient conditions and should be used ONLY by a qualified doctor or a paramedic.
Special Characteristics:
- Customized Automated Tipping Technology for lower penetration forces
- Minimum Clearance between catheter and needle to avoid peel-back
- Catheter Material as per USP standards Class VI
Why Choose a Wingless, Portless Design?
Complex clinical environments, such as neonatal units, geriatric wards, and specialized surgical settings, often require a minimal-footprint device.
- The Challenge: Traditional winged models or those with bulky injection ports can cause bunching under surgical drapes, interfere with secondary lines, or increase the risk of accidental displacement in restless patients.
- The Solution: By opting for a cannula without wings and an IV cannula without an injection port, clinicians gain a perfectly cylindrical, low-profile device. This "pen-like" grip allows for highly acute insertion angles and unimpeded securement, all while maintaining rigorous occupational safety through the automatic spring shield.
Anatomy of the Device: Built for Safety and Comfort
Every component of this Class IIa medical device is optimized to reduce patient trauma and eliminate the risk of blood-borne pathogen exposure.
- Passive Spring-Type Safety: The defining feature. Immediately upon catheter insertion and needle withdrawal, a secure plastic chamber springs forward to completely and irreversibly enclose the sharp. It requires no extra user activation.
- Minimalist Hub: Designed explicitly without an integrated IV valve (injection port) to support strict closed-system protocols and minimize potential contamination points.
- Premium PUR Radiopaque Catheter: Manufactured from high-performance Polyurethane (PUR). This kink-resistant PUR radiopaque catheter softens slightly at body temperature, reducing intimal injury. It features integrated radiopaque lines for immediate verification under X-ray. (Note: PTFE variants are also available.)
- Ultra-Sharp Bevel and CATT Technology: The siliconized stainless steel needle features an ultra-thin, triple-facet bevel. Combined with Customized Automated Tipping Technology (CATT), the clearance between the catheter and needle is minimized, completely avoiding "peel-back" and ensuring painless venipuncture.
Catheter Sizing and Flow Matrix
Universally color-coded according to EN ISO 10555 standards for rapid identification.
(Optional Configuration: 20G–24G models are available with an integrated needle hole for accelerated flashback).
Clinical Compliance and Procurement Specs
- Sterility: Terminal Ethylene Oxide (EtO gas) sterilization. Guaranteed non-pyrogenic. Residuals remain strictly within EN ISO 10993-7 limits.
- Biocompatibility: Meets all requirements for biocompatibility per EN ISO 10993-1. Class VI USP standard materials.
- Intended Use: For sampling blood, monitoring blood pressure, or administering continuous fluids where secondary bolus ports are unnecessary.
- Packaging Configurations: Unit packing is supplied in soft blister Medical Grade Paper or Tyvek. Inner cartons of 50; master cartons of 200.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In what specific scenarios is an IV cannula without an injection port preferred?
Portless models are highly favored in oncology, specialized continuous-infusion therapies, and settings utilizing strict closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs). By removing the secondary injection port, you eliminate a potential point of bacterial ingress, thereby lowering the risk of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs).
Does a cannula without wings compromise securement on the patient?
Not at all. While wings provide a flat base for taping, a wingless, cylindrical hub is secured using specialized transparent IV dressings (such as Tegaderm). This method provides excellent stability while taking up significantly less surface area on the patient's skin, which is crucial for pediatric or facial access sites.
How does the spring mechanism differ from slider-type safety cannulas?
The spring mechanism is "passive," meaning it deploys automatically as you pull the needle out. A slider mechanism is "active," requiring the clinician to push a shield over the needle manually. The spring type is often preferred in high-stress trauma situations because it eliminates the need to remember to engage the safety lock.
What is the specific advantage of a PUR radiopaque catheter over a standard PTFE?
While both are excellent materials, PUR (Polyurethane) is highly thermo-reactive. It is relatively firm at room temperature (aiding in easy insertion) but softens significantly when exposed to the patient's body heat. This flexibility allows the catheter to float comfortably within the vein, reducing mechanical phlebitis during prolonged therapies (up to the 96-hour CDC guideline).
Product Variants:
Specifications
14
16
18
20
22
24
Orange
Grey
Green
Pink
Blue
Yellow
2.1
1.8
1.3
1.1
0.9
0.7
2.1
1.8
1.3
1.1
0.9
0.7
45
30/45
30/48
25/30/48
25
14/19
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