Smiths Medical 3263 - CATHETER, SAFETY. VIAVALVE, IV, 24'X5/8, 50/BX

The Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is designed for peripheral intravenous access where safety, control, and reliable catheter placement are essential. This 24G x 5/8 inch IV safety catheter is commonly selected for patients with smaller or more delicate veins, including pediatric, geriatric, and difficult-access patients. Its compact size supports controlled insertion while helping clinicians maintain a smooth workflow in busy healthcare environments.

Built for clinical efficiency, the ViaValve IV safety catheter helps support safer vascular access practices by reducing unnecessary blood exposure during insertion and helping protect staff during routine IV placement. Packaged 50 per box, it is suitable for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, infusion centers, and other professional care settings that require dependable IV catheter inventory.

Key Benefits

• 24G x 5/8 inch size supports peripheral IV access in small, fragile, or difficult veins.
• Safety catheter design helps reduce the risk of needlestick exposure during IV placement.
• Integrated valve technology helps minimize blood leakage during catheter insertion and connection.
• Supports cleaner, more controlled IV starts for clinical staff and patients.
• Designed for single-use clinical applications to support infection control practices.
• 50 per box packaging helps facilities maintain organized IV access supplies.
• Suitable for high-volume clinical settings where consistency and safety are priorities.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous catheterization and is compatible with standard IV therapy workflows used in professional healthcare settings. It may be used for short-term vascular access, medication administration, fluid delivery, and other clinically appropriate IV procedures as directed by facility protocol and licensed healthcare professionals.

The 24G x 5/8 inch configuration is especially useful when smaller-gauge access is preferred, such as in patients with narrow veins, fragile vasculature, or lower-volume infusion requirements. It can be incorporated into IV start kits, vascular access carts, emergency supply stations, outpatient treatment rooms, and specialty care areas where safe and controlled peripheral access is required.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following institutional policy, aseptic technique, and the product instructions for use. Before use, inspect the package to confirm it is intact and verify the catheter size, expiration date, and product condition. Select an appropriate insertion site based on patient condition, vein quality, prescribed therapy, and clinical judgment.

Prepare the site using approved skin antisepsis procedures. Insert the catheter according to standard peripheral IV placement technique, confirm placement, advance and secure the catheter as clinically appropriate, and connect to the ordered IV line, extension set, or access device in accordance with facility protocol. Dispose of the used needle and catheter components in an approved sharps container immediately after use.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is manufactured for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare safety standards, facility infection prevention policies, and regulatory requirements for sterile single-use vascular access devices. Safety catheter features are intended to help reduce occupational exposure risk when used correctly by trained personnel.

Healthcare facilities should ensure that staff follow all relevant standards for sharps safety, bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention, IV catheter insertion, catheter securement, and disposal. Always refer to the manufacturer instructions and facility guidelines for complete product-specific safety information.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter offers added safety-focused design features that support blood control and needlestick risk reduction. This makes it a practical choice for facilities seeking to improve staff protection while maintaining efficient IV access procedures.

Compared with some basic safety catheter options, the ViaValve design is especially useful where blood leakage control and procedural cleanliness are important. The 24G x 5/8 inch size also gives clinicians a dependable option for smaller veins, helping support patient comfort and appropriate catheter selection across diverse care settings.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This IV safety catheter is commonly used by nurses, vascular access teams, emergency department clinicians, infusion center staff, outpatient care providers, and other licensed healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV access. It is suitable for routine IV starts, short-term infusion therapy, medication administration, hydration therapy, and clinical situations where a smaller catheter gauge is preferred.

Typical application scenarios include pediatric care, geriatric care, oncology infusion support, outpatient procedures, emergency room treatment, ambulatory clinics, and hospital units managing patients with fragile or difficult veins. The 50 per box format is well suited for departmental stocking and recurring clinical use.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter in a clean, dry environment according to facility storage policies and manufacturer recommendations. Keep products in their original packaging until ready for use, and avoid using any catheter if the packaging is damaged, opened, wet, or compromised.

For best clinical performance, select the catheter size based on therapy requirements, vein condition, expected infusion duration, and patient comfort. Secure the catheter properly after insertion, monitor the site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, or dislodgement, and replace or remove the catheter according to facility policy and clinical need.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3263 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. It should be used as a sterile, single-use device and disposed of after use according to applicable sharps disposal and biohazard waste regulations. Do not reuse, resterilize, or use if the sterile barrier has been compromised.

Clinicians should follow all applicable OSHA, CDC, FDA, facility, and manufacturer guidance related to sharps safety, infection prevention, vascular access, and bloodborne pathogen exposure control. Product selection and use should always be based on clinical judgment, patient condition, and the instructions provided with the device.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3263 CATHETER, SAFETY. VIAVALVE, IV, 24'X5/8, 50/BX and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.