Vasofix® Safety is a peripheral IV catheter with an injection port and a passive fully automatic needlestick protection. The single-use device is intended to generate intravascular access to sample blood, administer fluids/medication and blood/blood products intravenously.
The device can be used for all patients for which infusion therapy is prescribed. No gender or age related limitations. Vasofix® Safety can be used for adults, pediatrics and neonates.
Advantages
Passive Safety Shield – A passive fully automatic protection helps eliminating needlestick injuries and related infections. It deploys automatically, cannot be bypassed and requires no user activation 1,2
Double Flashback Technology - Confirms that both needle and catheter capillary are inside the vessel. First needle flash confirms needle is in vein, second catheter flash confirms catheter is in vein
Universal Back Cut Bevel – Allows for a wide choice of insertion angles and is designed for minimal puncture trauma 3
Radiopaque Stripes - For a good visibility of the catheter capillary under X-Ray.
IV catheter material available in PUR and FEP – PUR for a softer and more comfortable indwelling performance, FEP as alternative firmer material4
Fixation Wings – Stabilization helps to reduce catheter movement and related complications 5,6
Injection Port – Allows for quick injection without interruption of infusion
Not made with DEHP, Latex/Natural Rubber, PVC
Features
Fully automatic passive Safety Shield to protect the needle tip to reduce needlestick injuries
Tamper-resistant safety shield - automatically covers needle tip upon needle withdrawal and stays in place through disposal
Latex-free, polyurethane construction
Length 1 1/4"
Size 18g
Pack size 50
Colour Green
