Vasofix® / Vasofix® Certo

IV catheter with injection port

Vasofix® Braunüle® / Certo is a peripheral IV catheter with an injection port. The single-use device is intended to generate intravascular access to sample blood, administer fluids/medication and blood/blood products intravenously.

The device can be used for all patients for which infusion therapy is prescribed. No gender or age related limitations. Vasofix® Braunüle® / Certo can be used for adults, pediatrics and neonates.

Advantages

Double Flashback Technology - Confirms that both needle and catheter capillary are inside the vessel. First needle flash confirms needle is in vein, second catheter flash confirms catheter is in vein

Universal Back Cut Bevel – Allows for a wide choice of insertion angles and is designed for minimal puncture trauma¹

Radiopaque Stripes - For a good visibility of the catheter capillary under X-Ray.

IV catheter material available in PUR and FEP – PUR for a softer and more comfortable in-dwelling performance, FEP as alternative firmer material²

Fixation Wings – Stabilization helps to reduce catheter movement and related complications^3,4

Injection Port – Allows for quick injection without interruption of infusion

Not made with DEHP, Latex/Natural Rubber, PVC

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Maki D.G. Ringer M. Risk Factors for infusion-related Phlebitis with Small Peripheral Venous Catheters: A randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 1991 May 15; 114(10):845-54.
Gorski L. et al. Infusion Therapy: Standards of practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 2016; Vol 39(1S): S72-73.
Schears G. Summary of Product Trials for 10,164 Patients: Comparing an Intravenous Stabilizing Device to Tape. J Infus Nurs. August 2006; 29(4):225-31.