Smiths Medical 326800 - VIA VALVE SFTY I.V. CATH, 4BX/CS

The Smiths Medical 326800 VIA VALVE SFTY I.V. CATH, 4BX/CS is designed for reliable peripheral intravenous access in clinical environments where safety, control, and workflow efficiency are essential. This ViaValve safety I.V. catheter supports vascular access procedures by combining a safety-focused catheter design with a valve mechanism intended to help reduce blood exposure during insertion and connection.

Built for use by trained healthcare professionals, this I.V. catheter is suitable for hospitals, outpatient centers, emergency departments, infusion services, and other care settings that require dependable peripheral vascular access products. Its case configuration supports facility purchasing, supply room stocking, and high-volume clinical use.

Key Benefits

• Designed to support safe peripheral I.V. access procedures.
• Valve-style design helps promote cleaner handling during catheter placement and connection.
• Safety catheter configuration supports sharps injury reduction protocols.
• Suitable for routine clinical use in a wide range of patient care settings.
• Case packaging is convenient for medical facilities, procurement teams, and supply chain departments.
• Supports consistent workflow for trained nurses, vascular access teams, and clinical staff.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve safety I.V. catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous access when selected according to facility protocol, patient condition, and clinician judgment. It may be used in applications such as fluid administration, medication delivery, short-term vascular access, and other approved I.V. therapy procedures.

This product is compatible with standard peripheral I.V. practices and should be used with appropriate I.V. administration sets, extension sets, connectors, dressings, securement products, and flushing supplies as directed by institutional policy and the product instructions for use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with peripheral I.V. catheter placement.
• Inspect the package before use and do not use if the packaging is opened, damaged, or compromised.
• Select the catheter according to patient needs, vessel condition, therapy type, and facility guidelines.
• Prepare the insertion site using approved aseptic technique.
• Insert, secure, flush, dress, and monitor the catheter according to clinical protocol.
• Dispose of the device in an approved sharps or medical waste container after use.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve safety I.V. catheter is manufactured for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable facility safety standards, infection prevention policies, and sharps safety procedures. As with all vascular access devices, clinicians should refer to the manufacturer instructions for use, product labeling, and local regulatory requirements before use.

Facilities should confirm product specifications, sterility status, expiration dating, and packaging information upon receipt and before clinical application.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral I.V. catheters, the Smiths Medical ViaValve safety I.V. catheter is designed to support safer handling and reduced exposure risk during I.V. placement. The valve-style feature can help improve procedural control, while the safety catheter design aligns with modern healthcare protocols focused on sharps injury prevention and blood exposure reduction.

For clinical teams comparing vascular access products, this catheter offers a practical balance of safety-focused design, familiar I.V. catheter handling, and case-based purchasing convenience. It is a strong option for facilities that prioritize dependable peripheral access products from an established medical device manufacturer.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by registered nurses, emergency department teams, infusion clinicians, surgical support staff, outpatient care providers, and vascular access professionals. It is appropriate for healthcare organizations that need consistent I.V. catheter availability for daily patient care operations.

Typical application scenarios include hospital admissions, emergency care, preoperative preparation, outpatient infusion support, medication administration, hydration therapy, and general peripheral vascular access needs where a safety I.V. catheter is preferred.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate clinical supply area.
• Rotate stock according to expiration dates and facility inventory policy.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout catheter insertion and access.
• Secure the catheter properly to reduce movement and help maintain patency.
• Monitor the insertion site routinely for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, leakage, or dislodgement.
• Follow facility guidelines for flushing, dressing changes, documentation, and catheter removal.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 326800 VIA VALVE SFTY I.V. CATH, 4BX/CS is intended for professional medical use only. It should be used in accordance with the product labeling, manufacturer instructions, institutional policy, and applicable healthcare regulations. Proper training, sterile technique, and safe disposal practices are essential for reducing infection risk, sharps injury risk, and complications associated with peripheral I.V. therapy.

This product should not be reused or resterilized unless specifically permitted by the manufacturer instructions. Do not use if the package integrity is compromised or if the product is beyond its expiration date.

How to Order

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