Product description
Why choose VenoFlow™ ABC AutoRetract™?
Healthcare professionals are exposed to two major risks when inserting an intravenous cannula:
- exposure to the patient’s blood¹⁻²;
- needlestick injuries³.
Both risks may lead to the transmission of potentially serious infectious diseases from the patient to the healthcare professional, such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV.³
These risks can be significantly reduced by using the VenoFlow™ ABC AutoRetract™ safety IV cannula.
The VenoFlow™ ABC AutoRetract™ safety IV cannula is designed to prevent blood leakage from the catheter hub after the IV cannula has been inserted. Thanks to its unique Blood Control function, it is not necessary to manually occlude the blood vessel when withdrawing the needle and connecting intravenous devices. This means you no longer have to worry about blood leakage that could potentially expose you to the patient’s blood.
The active “ABC” septum closes the cannula when the needle is withdrawn, interrupting the blood flow and preventing any leakage or oozing. The flow only starts once the required intravenous connection has been made. The Blood Control function remains active even after repeated connection and disconnection of devices to and from the catheter hub.
In addition, the VenoFlow™ ABC AutoRetract™ is equipped with an automatic needle safety mechanism. The needle is automatically retracted into the safety sleeve by means of a spring mechanism. This mechanism is activated simply by pressing a push button.
This automatic function allows in-vein activation, during which the needle is retracted in a straight movement and immediately permanently shielded. If a manual needle safety mechanism is preferred, we recommend the VenoFlow™ ABC Retract™ safety IV cannula from our range.
In addition to these innovative features, the VenoFlow™ ABC AutoRetract™ offers all the standard characteristics expected from a high-quality IV cannula:
- PUR cannula for optimal performance in the vessel;
- universally color coded;
- available with or without fixation wings;
- equipped with a flashback notch at the needle tip for visual confirmation of successful puncture.
Discover a new level of safety with ABC AutoRetract™!
¹ Tarantola, A., Abiteboul, D., Rachline, A. (2006). Infection risks following accidental exposure to blood or body fluids in health care workers: a review of pathogens transmitted in published cases. Am J Infect Control, 34:367-375.
² Jagger, J., Perry, J., Parker, G., et al. (2011). Survey results: Blood exposure risk during peripheral IV catheter insertion and removal. Nursing, 42(12):45-49.
³ European Biosafety Network. (2013). Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Hospital and Healthcare Sector. Implementation Guidance Toolkit for EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU.