SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
IV cannula non ported
| All Wales Contract: | Intravenous sets and related items |
| Sterility Status: | Sterile |
| Usage Status: | Single use |
Description
Plastic/synthetic cannula usually utilising a stainless steel introducer needle with filtered flashback chamber possessing a luer plug. The flexible cannula may or may not be radio-opaque. The hub is also colour coded. An additional luer plug may also be provided to cap off the female luer.
Key areas where used
- Paediatrics
- SCBU
- Intensive care
Method of use
Used for intra-vascular or intra-arterial access. A peripheral vessel is identified and the insertion site is cleaned. The needle is advanced into the vessel and flashback is observed in the hub chamber to confirm vascular access. Depending on hospital procedure, the needle may be held stationary whilst the cannula is advanced further into the vessel and off the needle. Vessel is occluded and the needle withdrawn and removed. The male luer plug is placed at the end of the indwelling cannula and pressure is released. Intravenous fluid may then be connected or a luer plug may be secured. If wings are supplied, they may be sutured or taped down. If wings are not supplied, then the hub of the cannula may be taped. When using for arterial access, labelling is recommended to prevent the accidental injection of drugs. Cannula may possess a switch to control blood flow when a giving set is changed.
Presentation
Individually wrapped in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- 20, 22 and 24G
Relevant Standards
The following standards are relevant to this product;
| Organisation | Standard No. | Title |
| BSI | BS EN ISO 10555 : 1 2009 | Sterile, single-use intravascular catheters |
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Introcan Certo | 4253302 | B. Braun Medical Ltd |
| Neoflon | 391350 | Becton Dickinson Ltd |
Editors
P Phillips and J Ford
Please inform SMTL of any inaccuracies noted or changes required in this datacard.
Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting for purchasers in the NHS in Wales, and should not be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturers of the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes only and should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.