Smiths Medical 326810 - ViaValve IV Safety Catheter, 14G x 1", Orange, 50/bx, 4 bx/cs

The Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is a 14G x 1 inch orange peripheral intravenous catheter designed for clinical environments that require dependable vascular access, efficient insertion workflow, and enhanced safety support. Built with a safety-focused catheter design, this IV catheter helps clinicians establish short-term peripheral access while supporting facility protocols for sharps safety and patient care.

This product is supplied as 50 catheters per box and 4 boxes per case, making it suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, surgical units, infusion areas, and other healthcare settings with routine or high-volume IV access needs. The 14G size is commonly selected when larger-bore peripheral access is clinically appropriate, including situations that may require rapid fluid administration, blood product delivery, or critical care access based on practitioner judgment.

Key Benefits

• 14G x 1 inch catheter size supports large-bore peripheral IV access when clinically indicated.
• Orange color coding allows quick gauge identification in busy clinical settings.
• Safety catheter design supports sharps injury reduction practices and safer post-insertion handling.
• Designed for efficient insertion workflow in acute care, emergency care, perioperative care, and infusion-related procedures.
• Bulk case configuration helps support inventory planning for departments with consistent IV catheter demand.
• Manufactured for professional healthcare use where reliable peripheral vascular access is essential.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for use with compatible peripheral IV administration practices and standard clinical vascular access procedures. It may be used in conjunction with appropriate IV tubing, extension sets, securement products, dressings, and infusion systems as determined by facility protocol and clinician assessment.

Common application areas include emergency departments, operating rooms, preoperative and postoperative care areas, intensive care units, trauma care settings, and hospital units where rapid or high-volume peripheral access may be required. Use should always be based on patient condition, vein suitability, prescribed therapy, and institutional guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following approved aseptic technique and facility-specific vascular access procedures. Before use, inspect the package for damage and confirm that the correct catheter size, gauge, and product configuration have been selected for the intended procedure.

• Prepare the insertion site according to facility infection prevention protocols.
• Select an appropriate vein based on patient condition, therapy requirements, and clinical judgment.
• Open the sterile package immediately before use and avoid touching sterile components unnecessarily.
• Insert and secure the catheter following the manufacturers instructions for use and institutional policy.
• Dispose of used sharps and contaminated materials in approved containers according to applicable regulations.
• Monitor the catheter site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, dislodgement, or other complications.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is designed for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare facility policies, infection control standards, and sharps safety procedures. Safety catheter features support clinical efforts to reduce needlestick exposure and promote safer vascular access practices.

Facilities should verify all applicable product documentation, packaging information, manufacturer instructions, and regulatory status before clinical use. Product handling, storage, and disposal should align with current institutional requirements and relevant medical device safety standards.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter offers a safety-focused design that better supports modern sharps protection protocols. Its 14G large-bore configuration also makes it a practical choice for care areas where rapid vascular access and high-flow capability may be required.

Against many standard peripheral IV catheter options, this product provides a strong balance of gauge visibility, clinical familiarity, packaging efficiency, and safety-oriented use. The 50 per box and 4 boxes per case format helps purchasing teams manage stock levels more effectively while supporting consistent availability across high-demand departments.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This IV safety catheter is typically used by registered nurses, emergency clinicians, anesthesia providers, vascular access teams, surgical staff, critical care teams, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV placement. It is appropriate for settings where fast, reliable, and safety-conscious IV access is part of routine clinical workflow.

Typical scenarios may include emergency fluid access, perioperative preparation, trauma response, blood administration when clinically appropriate, contrast-related preparation where compatible with protocol, and other short-term peripheral access needs. Final product selection should always be based on the patients vascular condition, therapy requirements, and clinician judgment.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry area according to packaging and facility storage requirements.
• Rotate inventory using first-expiring, first-out stock management to reduce waste.
• Confirm package integrity and expiration status before opening.
• Use securement and dressing products that support catheter stability and site visibility.
• Assess the IV site at intervals required by facility policy and patient condition.
• Replace or remove the catheter according to clinical need, facility protocol, and signs of complication.
• Document insertion details, gauge, site location, patient tolerance, and any relevant observations as required.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals in appropriate clinical settings. It should not be used if the package is open, damaged, contaminated, or expired. Follow the manufacturers instructions for use, facility policies, and applicable medical device regulations at all times.

This product should be used only for its intended clinical purpose. Patient assessment, catheter size selection, insertion technique, securement, monitoring, and removal must be performed according to accepted medical practice and institutional standards. Dispose of used devices immediately in approved sharps containers and follow all infection prevention and occupational safety requirements.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 326810 ViaValve IV Safety Catheter, 14G x 1", Orange, 50/bx, 4 bx/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.