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
- 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
- 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 material
- Fixation Wings – Stabilization helps to reduce catheter movement and related complications
- Injection Port – Allows for quick injection without interruption of infusion
- Not made with DEHP, Latex/Natural Rubber, PVC