Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

 

ACUVANCE® Safety I.V. Catheters

The ACUVANCE® Safety I.V. Catheter offers passive safety technology and the comfortable feel of a conventional catheter with a smooth, tapered hub for insertion ease and patient comfort.

The unique, large-volume chamber allows clear flashback and easy handling, while the removable flash plug allows syringe attachment for special procedures. ACUVANCE® is available in a variety of catheter lengths, from 14- to 24-gauge sizes, and in FEP polymer or OCRILON® polyurethane biomaterials in straight and winged hubs.

When you choose ACUVANCE®, the only change is for your safety. ACUVANCE® uses passive safety technology to help reduce the incidence of accidental needlesticks.

Customer Service Details - USA Only:
Email: info.cc@smiths-medical.com
Tel: 614-210-7300 - 800-796-8701
Fax: 614-889-2651

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• Minimal change in technique and no extra steps - simply insert, thread, remove the introducer, and the needle is blunt.
• Passive safety technology with no user activation required
• Control is in the hands of the clinician
• Comfortable feel of a conventional catheter
• Compact size and sleek profile allow for one- or two-handed insertions
• Smooth, tapered hub for insertion ease and patient comfort
• Available in a variety of lengths and gauges to accommodate procedural and patient needs
• Universal color codes to indicate catheter gauge at a glance
• Unique, large-volume chamber allows fast, clear flashback and easy handling
• Removable flash plug allows syringe attachment for special procedures
• FLASH-VUE® feature on the 24 gauge is designed to enhance flashback visualization