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

The Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter is a professional-grade peripheral intravenous catheter designed for vascular access procedures where clinician safety, blood control, and reliable catheter placement are essential. Built with a radiopaque catheter and straight hub design, this IV catheter supports clear positioning confirmation and dependable use in acute care, emergency care, surgical, outpatient, and clinical treatment environments.

This ViaValve safety IV catheter is intended to help reduce the risk of blood exposure during insertion and setup while supporting efficient IV access workflow. The 14G x 1 1/4 inch size is commonly selected for high-flow applications where larger-bore peripheral access is clinically appropriate.

Key Benefits

• Safety IV catheter design helps support sharps injury prevention practices during peripheral IV placement.
• Integrated blood-control valve helps reduce blood leakage during catheter insertion and connection.
• Radiopaque catheter supports visibility under imaging when confirmation is required.
• Straight hub configuration provides a familiar handling profile for trained clinicians.
• 14G x 1 1/4 inch size supports high-flow vascular access applications when clinically indicated.
• Packaged as 4 boxes per case for organized inventory management in clinical supply rooms.
• Designed for single-patient use to support infection control and safe clinical practice.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter is compatible with standard peripheral IV access procedures performed by qualified healthcare professionals. It is suitable for use in hospitals, emergency departments, surgical units, ambulatory care centers, infusion areas, and other clinical settings where peripheral venous access is required.

Typical applications may include fluid administration, medication delivery, blood product administration, emergency vascular access, perioperative IV access, and other short-term peripheral IV therapy needs. Selection of the 14G size should be based on patient condition, vein assessment, therapy requirements, institutional protocol, and clinician judgment.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter only by trained clinical personnel following the manufacturer instructions for use and the facility's vascular access policies. Before use, inspect the package for damage, confirm product size and expiration date, and maintain sterile technique throughout preparation and insertion.

Select an appropriate vein and insertion site according to clinical need, patient condition, and facility protocol. After catheter placement, confirm proper function, secure the catheter using approved stabilization methods, connect compatible IV administration components, and document placement according to institutional requirements. Dispose of the needle and used components immediately in an approved sharps container.

Certifications and Safety Standards

This product is designed for clinical peripheral IV access and should be used in accordance with applicable medical device labeling, facility infection control policies, sharps safety procedures, and bloodborne pathogen precautions. The safety catheter design supports healthcare worker protection by helping reduce risks associated with needlestick exposure and blood leakage during IV catheter placement.

Healthcare facilities should verify lot-specific documentation, product labeling, and regulatory status according to their procurement, compliance, and clinical governance requirements before use.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter offers added safety features that support blood exposure reduction and safer post-insertion handling. Its integrated blood-control valve provides a cleaner setup process compared with standard catheters that may allow uncontrolled blood flow after venipuncture.

Compared with many basic safety catheter options, the ViaValve platform combines blood control, radiopaque catheter visibility, and a familiar straight hub design. This makes it a strong choice for facilities seeking a balance of clinician confidence, patient care efficiency, and safety-focused vascular access performance.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by nurses, emergency clinicians, anesthesia teams, vascular access specialists, surgical staff, and other licensed healthcare professionals trained in peripheral IV insertion. It is especially relevant in high-acuity care environments where reliable large-bore IV access may be needed quickly and safely.

Common scenarios include emergency department intake, trauma-related vascular access, perioperative preparation, rapid fluid administration, blood product support, and inpatient care settings where larger-gauge peripheral access is clinically appropriate.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled area according to product labeling and facility storage policies. Keep products in their original packaging until ready for use to protect sterility and maintain traceability.

For best results, clinicians should use proper vein assessment, aseptic technique, securement, flushing, site monitoring, and documentation practices. After placement, monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, dislodgement, leakage, occlusion, or patient discomfort. Replace or discontinue the catheter according to clinical need and facility policy.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 326800 ViaValve Safety IV Catheter is intended for professional medical use only. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used if the package is opened, damaged, contaminated, or expired. Follow all facility protocols for peripheral IV insertion, blood exposure prevention, sharps disposal, and infection control.

Clinical users should review the manufacturer instructions for use before application and follow all warnings, contraindications, and precautions included with the product. Product selection should be based on patient-specific clinical assessment and the intended therapy.

How to Order

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