Redesigned peripheral IV catheter

July 19, 2008

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The launch of the VantageCath has seen a radical redesign of the traditional peripheral IV catheter. Designed to not only prevent unexpected needlestick injuries, but also to eliminate the spillage of blood during the IV placement. The device is a product of a firm called Advantage Medical Devices from Solana Beach, CA.

Advantage Medical Devices state:

“The VantageCath is an innovative peripheral Intravenous (IV) Catheter Safety System designed to significantly reduce blood borne pathogen exposure without compromising the “pop and glide” that users want and need. Utilizing a patented “closed hub” design, blood is contained during the entire cannulation and needle retraction process. This eliminates the need to tamponade above the site of the IV catheter and allows the provider to have both hands free to secure the IV and attach tubing using sterile technique”.

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