SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard


IV cannula winged with side valve


All Wales Contract: Intravenous sets and related items
Sterility Status: Sterile
Usage Status: Single use
Commonly used name Ported cannula

 

Description

Also known as ported cannula or IV cannula. Plastic/synthetic cannula (often teflon or polyurethane) usually utilising a stainless steel introducer needle with flashback chamber possessing a luer plug. The flexible cannula may or may not be radio-opaque. The hub of the cannula may be angled and possess a one-way injection port with integral closure. The hub is also colour coded according to size and is available in several gauge sizes. An additional luer plug may also be provided to cap off the female luer.

cannula-ported

Key areas where used

  • A+E
  • Theatres
  • General ward use

Method of use

A peripheral vein is identified and insertion site is cleaned. The needle is advanced into the vein with the bevel facing upwards and flashback is observed in the hub chamber to confirm venepuncture. The needle is held stationary whilst the cannula is advanced further into the vein and off the needle. The vein is occluded and the withdrawn needle safely disposed of. The male luer plug is placed at the end of the indwelling cannula and pressure released. The wings are taped down to securely fix the cannula. An intravenous administration set may then be connected for the administration of drugs or fluids or a luer plug may be secured. Regular flushing with saline is recommended to maintain patency. The injection port allows a luer lock or slip syringe to be secured for bolus injections or drug administration. Not used for arterial access due to risk of intra-arterial injection.

Presentation

Individually wrapped in a peel pouch

Sizes Required

  • 14G-22G

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
Venflon Pro 383207 Becton Dickinson Ltd
Optiva 2 1016 Medex

 


Editors

P Phillips and J Ford

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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.

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