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Description
The Smiths Medical Jelco IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use intravascular catheter designed for reliable venous access to administer prescribed fluids or medications. This peripheral IV catheter features a 'J'-point needle design and FEP polymer construction, which allows clinicians to more readily feel vein entry. Its thin wall catheter design facilitates higher flow rates compared to standard wall catheters. The radiopaque quality ensures it is visible on X-rays for placement verification.
Radiopaque Material: The catheter includes a radiopaque stripe, making it visible during X-ray imaging to confirm proper placement.
FEP Polymer Construction: Built with FEP polymer, the catheter is designed for easier insertion and resistance to kinking.
'J'-Point Needle Design: This specific needle design provides a smoother entry into the vein.
Color-Coded Hub: The 20G catheter hub is pink, allowing for quick and easy gauge size identification as per ISO standards.
Thin Wall Design: The catheter's thin wall construction permits higher flow rates of fluids and medications.
Q: What is the purpose of a 20G IV catheter?
A: A 20 Gauge (20G) IV catheter is a medical device used by healthcare professionals for general intravenous (IV) therapies, such as administering fluids and medications. Its thin wall design allows for substantial flow rates.
Q: What does 'radiopaque' mean in a catheter?
A: Radiopaque means the catheter contains material that is visible on X-ray imaging. This feature helps clinicians to confirm the correct placement of the catheter within a patient's vein.
Q: Is this catheter a single-use product?
A: Yes, this is a sterile, single-use catheter. It should not be reused or re-sterilized to reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination.
Q: Who is qualified to use this IV catheter?
A: This device is designed for use by trained healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, in clinical settings like hospitals and clinics for procedures requiring vascular access.
Q: What material is the catheter made from?
A: The Jelco IV catheter is constructed from FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) polymer, and the needle is made of stainless steel. The device is also latex-free.
The Smiths Medical Jelco IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use intravascular catheter designed for reliable venous access to administer prescribed fluids or medications. This peripheral IV catheter ...
Key Benefits
Provides dependable access to a vein or artery for administering fluids, medications, or for sampling blood.
The design allows for straightforward insertion, which is beneficial in various clinical settings, including hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Its construction material helps to ensure an uninterrupted flow of fluids by resisting kinks.
The radiopaque feature allows for X-ray confirmation of the catheter's position, contributing to patient safety.
Designed for single-use, it helps in reducing the risk of cross-contamination and infection.
Provides dependable access to a vein or artery for administering fluids, medications, or for sampling blood.
The design allows for straightforward insertion, which is beneficial in various clin...
Direction for Use/Dosage
For use by trained healthcare professionals only.
Select and prepare the site as per institutional policy and apply a tourniquet.
Inspect the device and ensure the needle bevel is in the 'up' position.
Anchor the vein and insert the needle into the skin and vessel at an appropriate angle.
Observe for blood flashback in the flash chamber, which confirms entry into the blood vessel.
Decrease the angle and slightly advance the device to ensure the catheter is inside the vessel.
Withdraw the needle while securing the catheter, connect the IV tubing, and secure the catheter hub to the skin as per protocol.
For use by trained healthcare professionals only.
Select and prepare the site as per institutional policy and apply a tourniquet.
Inspect the device and ensure the needle bevel is in the 'u...
Safety Information/Precaution
This device is intended for single use only and should not be re-sterilized or reused.
Clinicians must be trained in venipuncture and follow the instructions for use.
Follow standard precautions for bloodborne pathogens when inserting, maintaining, or discarding any IV catheter.
Do not reinsert the needle into the catheter at any time during the procedure.
It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for proper usage and if you have any existing medical conditions.
This device is intended for single use only and should not be re-sterilized or reused.
Clinicians must be trained in venipuncture and follow the instructions for use.
Follow standard precau...
Other Information
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
This product is sterile, non-pyrogenic, and does not contain latex, PVC, or DEHP.
Dispose of the used catheter according to institutional policies for biomedical waste.
Manufacturer: Smiths Medical.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
This product is sterile, non-pyrogenic, and does not contain latex, PVC, or DEHP.
Dispose of the used catheter according to institution...