Smiths Medical 326310 - ViaValve IV Safety Catheter, 24G X 5/8" , 200/cs

The Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is designed for reliable peripheral intravenous access in clinical environments where precision, patient comfort, and safety-focused catheter performance are essential. This 24G x 5/8 inch IV catheter is commonly selected for small or delicate veins, making it suitable for patients who require a smaller-gauge catheter for short-term infusion therapy, medication delivery, hydration, or blood draw procedures when clinically appropriate.

Built with a straight hub design and integrated safety features, the ViaValve IV Safety Catheter supports controlled insertion and helps reduce exposure risks during catheter placement. Supplied as 200 catheters per case, it is a practical option for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, ambulatory care centers, and other healthcare facilities that maintain regular IV access supplies.

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 accidental needlestick exposure after use.
• ViaValve technology supports cleaner, more controlled catheter placement by helping limit blood exposure during insertion.
• Straight hub configuration provides familiar handling for clinicians trained in standard IV catheter insertion techniques.
• Compact catheter length is useful for shallow peripheral vein access and patient comfort.
• Case quantity of 200 supports efficient purchasing and inventory planning for high-use clinical settings.
• Suitable for a wide range of routine IV therapy applications when used according to facility protocol.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for use with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, needleless connectors, syringes, and infusion systems that follow standard clinical connection practices. Its 24G size makes it especially useful where a smaller catheter is preferred, including pediatric care, geriatric care, oncology support, outpatient infusion, and patients with delicate peripheral veins.

Typical applications include peripheral venous access for medication administration, fluid therapy, intermittent infusion, and other short-term IV procedures. Clinical suitability should always be determined by the healthcare provider based on the patient condition, prescribed therapy, vein quality, infusion requirements, and institutional policies.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following aseptic technique and approved IV insertion protocols. Select an appropriate insertion site, prepare the skin according to facility guidelines, and inspect the package before opening to confirm that the catheter is sterile, intact, and within its usable date.

During insertion, follow the manufacturer instructions for use and facility policies for catheter advancement, securement, flushing, dressing application, and documentation. After placement, monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, swelling, redness, occlusion, or any other complication. Remove and replace the catheter when clinically indicated or according to institutional policy.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable medical device standards, facility infection prevention policies, and sharps safety procedures. The safety catheter design helps support compliance-focused clinical practice by reducing the risk of accidental sharps exposure after catheter insertion.

Healthcare facilities should verify all current regulatory, packaging, sterility, and product labeling information directly from the product packaging and manufacturer documentation before use. Staff should also follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen precautions, local clinical governance requirements, and internal protocols for safe IV catheter insertion, disposal, and post-procedure handling.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter offers a more safety-focused design that supports needlestick risk reduction and more controlled blood exposure management during catheter placement. This can be especially valuable in busy clinical environments where staff safety, workflow consistency, and infection prevention practices are priorities.

Compared with many standard peripheral IV catheters, the ViaValve design provides a practical balance of clinician familiarity and enhanced safety functionality. The 24G x 5/8 inch size also gives providers a smaller-gauge option for patients who may not tolerate larger catheter sizes, helping support comfort and successful peripheral access when clinically appropriate.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This IV safety catheter is commonly used by nurses, infusion specialists, emergency department staff, outpatient clinicians, pediatric teams, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV access. It is well suited for healthcare settings that need dependable safety IV catheters in a smaller gauge and shorter length.

Common application scenarios include IV starts for patients with small veins, pediatric or geriatric IV access, outpatient medication administration, short-term hydration therapy, and controlled peripheral access in hospital or clinic settings. The 200/cs packaging supports departments that need consistent stocking for routine IV procedures.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use to help protect sterility and reduce the risk of contamination.

Before use, confirm that the package is unopened, undamaged, and appropriate for the intended procedure. Do not use the catheter if the packaging is compromised or if the device appears damaged. After use, dispose of the introducer needle and catheter-related sharps immediately in an approved sharps container. Maintain documentation of catheter placement, gauge, site, date, time, and patient response according to facility policy.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is a single-use medical device intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals. It should not be reused, resterilized, or repurposed. Reuse may increase the risk of infection, device failure, cross-contamination, and patient injury.

All IV catheter placement should follow current clinical guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and facility-approved policies. Clinicians should assess the patient before insertion, choose the correct catheter size for the therapy, and monitor the access site during use. Any adverse event, device concern, or product performance issue should be reported through the appropriate facility and manufacturer reporting channels.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 326310 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter, 24G X 5/8" , 200/cs 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.