BD Saf-T-Intima™ Safety System is an over-the-needle, IV catheter. It features radiopaque BD Vialon™ Catheter Material, a needle attached to a wire stylet, wings for assisting with insertion and for catheter securement, integrated extension tubing, clamp, straight or Y-adapter, pre-attached BD® PRN Adapter, vent plug (Y-adapter only) and needle shield. The needle and catheter are protected by a needle cover. The closed system is designed to keep blood contained within the device throughout the insertion process. The needle is passively protected when it is removed.
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Closed system
Pre-attached extension tubing offers a closed system to minimize blood exposure during cannula insertion.
BD Vialon™ Catheter Material
Softens, enabling longer dwell time and reducing the chance of phlebitis up to 69% compared to an FEP catheter.1-3
Advanced shielding design
A telescoping needle shield passively covers the needle, helping protect clinicians from needlestick injuries.
Removable adapter
A removable BD PRN® Adapter allows the use of an ISO-compliant needle-free connector.
1. Gaukroger PB, Roberts JG, Manners TA. Infusion thrombophlebitis: a prospective comparison of 645 Vialon and Teflon cannulae in anaesthetic and postoperative use. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 1988;16:265-271.
2. Kus B, Buyukyilmaz F. Effectiveness of Vialon biomaterial versus Teflon catheters for peripheral intravenous placement: A randomized clinical trial. Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2020;e12328. https://doi.org/10.1111/jjns.12328.
3. Maki DG, Ringer M. Risk factors for infusion-related phlebitis with small peripheral venous catheters. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1991;114:845-854.
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