Terumo Medical Peripheral IV Catheter SurFlash® 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Without Safety

Peripheral IV Catheter SurFlash® 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Without Safety

This peripheral IV catheter is a SurFlash 18 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter without a safety feature. It fits clinical teams that want visual confirmation of placement during peripheral IV access and a radiopaque catheter for visibility. The catheter uses polyurethane and delivers a 100 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• Teams that prefer visual flashback confirmation during placement
• Workflows needing an 18 gauge catheter with 100 mL per minute flow rate

Key Features

• 18 gauge, 1.25 inch peripheral IV catheter for standard vascular access selection
• Unique flashback feature helps provide visual confirmation of catheter placement
• Polyurethane catheter is firm at room temperature and softer at body temperature
• Grooved needle supports visible flashback between the needle and catheter
• Radiopaque catheter helps support x-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical workflows

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Selecting a catheter when visual flashback confirmation is preferred
• Using a radiopaque peripheral IV catheter in care settings where x-ray compatibility matters

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 1.25 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This version does not include a safety feature.
• This catheter is without ports.
• The hub type is straight.
• Color code is green.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety feature? No. This SurFlash peripheral IV catheter is without a safety feature.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge and 1.25 inch long.
• How does placement confirmation work on this catheter? This SurFlash catheter uses a flashback feature. Flashback appears between the specially grooved needle and the catheter to help provide visual confirmation of placement.
• What material is the catheter made from? The catheter is made of polyurethane, which is firm at room temperature and softer at body temperature.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable, single-use handling.

From SurFlash by Terumo Medical.