Product Specifications
Below are the key product attributes and specifications that provide detailed information about this item:
Product Overview
The Icu Medical - Smiths - 3067 - ASD Protectiv Plus Radipaque Ocrilon Polyurethane IV Catheter, Straight Hub is a safety-engineered vascular access solution designed to minimize accidental needlestick injuries while ensuring optimal patient and clinician safety.
Key Features:
- Advanced Safety Design: Built-in needle guard securely encases the entire needle upon withdrawal, significantly reducing the risk of needlestick injuries.
- Smooth Insertion: Unique V-point needle and optimized catheter tip allow for effortless and ultrasmooth venipuncture.
- One-Handed Activation: Push-off tab facilitates easy one-handed threading, keeping both hands safely positioned behind the needle until it is securely locked in the guard.
- High-Performance Material: Made from optically clear yet radiopaque Ocrilon polyurethane, reducing infusion-related phlebitis and extending indwelling time.
- Audible Confirmation: A reassuring "click" signals proper needle retraction and safety engagement.
- Needlestick Prevention: Fully enclosed needle guard ensures compliance with safety protocols, minimizing occupational hazards.
Specifications:
- Material: Radiopaque Ocrilon polyurethane catheter, stainless steel needle
- Safety Mechanism: Built-in needle guard with audible lock confirmation
- Insertion Aid: Push-off tab for one-handed activation
- Needle Design: Ultra-sharp V-point for smooth vascular access
- Visibility: Radiopaque for imaging compatibility
Use Suggestion:
For optimal performance, follow aseptic technique during insertion. Stabilize the vein, insert at a 15–30° angle, and advance the catheter smoothly. Engage the push-off tab for one-handed activation, ensuring the needle is fully retracted and locked within the guard post-insertion. Regularly monitor the catheter site for infusion compatibility and patient comfort.
This catheter is ideal for hospital, clinical, and emergency settings where safety, ease of use, and prolonged venous access are prioritized.
