Special Features:

Three internal lumens, 18 ga proximal, 18 ga middle, 16 ga distal; one 16 ga x 2.500 in. Catheter over 20 ga introducer needle assembly; one 0.035 in. Dual purpose spring wire guide, straight soft tip on one end, j-tip on other; one 7.5 french vessel dilator; one catheter clamp/suturing device; three luer-lock injection caps; unit q type 5

Properties:

An item consisting of a cannulated needle with an intravenous catheter, and it may contain additional components, such as a hypodermic syringe, needle guard, flow control plug, and the like. The catheter is inserted into the vein by way of the needle's puncture, and is left in position for continued intravenous administration after the needle is withdrawn. A syringe, when supplied, is used to better control insertion of the catheter needle unit or for blood aspiration.