Description
The BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter is a safety IV catheter built on BD Vialon catheter material, with Instaflash needle technology that shows blood return early. It serves vascular access teams and wards that want first-stick confirmation and a shielded needle on every peripheral start.
- Instaflash Needle Technology – a notched needle design shows flashback sooner, confirming entry before the catheter advances
- Vialon Catheter Material – the biomaterial softens in the vein and is associated with longer dwell performance
- Multiguard Blood Control – the 20G option adds Multiguard technology that limits blood exposure during insertion
Peripheral Starts with Earlier Flash and a Softer-Dwelling Catheter
First-stick success drives everything downstream in IV therapy, and the Instaflash notch is there to tell the clinician the bevel is in the vein a moment sooner. Once placed, the Vialon catheter material softens at body temperature, which helps the catheter sit more comfortably through its dwell. The safety mechanism shields the introducer needle as it withdraws, keeping the used sharp covered on its way to the container. The range spans a 16G x 2 in. catheter for rapid infusion down to a 24G x 0.75 in. catheter for small and fragile veins. Between them sits the 20G x 1.25 in. Multiguard option, whose blood-control mechanism reduces the blood spill that usually follows needle withdrawal.
Features and Benefits
Catheter Design
- Vialon Material: catheter material that softens in situ for dwell comfort
- Instaflash Notch: early flashback confirmation at the needle notch
- Shielded Introducer: the needle is covered as it is withdrawn
Configuration Range
- Largest Option: 16G x 2 in. with grey hub presentation for high-flow access
- Blood-Control Option: 20G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard technology and pink hub
- Smallest Option: 24G x 0.75 in. with yellow hub for small veins
Product Specifications
Catheter Details
- Catheter Type: peripheral safety IV catheter, straight
- Catheter Material: BD Vialon biomaterial
- Hub Colours: grey (16G), pink (20G) and yellow (24G), as photographed by BD
Packaging
- 16 G x 2 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters
- 20 G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard Technology: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters
- 24 G x 0.75 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters
Reference
- Manufacturer SKUs: 386870 (16 G x 2 in.), 386863 (20 G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard Technology), 386859 (24 G x 0.75 in.)
- GTINs: 00382903868704 (16 G x 2 in.), 00382903868636 (20 G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard Technology), 00382903868599 (24 G x 0.75 in.)
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Why Access Teams Pay for Earlier Flash Confirmation
Every failed start costs a second kit, a second puncture and a piece of the patient's trust, so small gains in first-stick confirmation compound across a ward's whole day. A catheter that then dwells comfortably reduces restarts at the other end of the therapy as well.
- Earlier Placement Signal – Instaflash shows return sooner, which supports confident advancement on the first pass
- Dwell Comfort – Vialon softens in the vein, which patients feel over multi-day therapy
- Blood Exposure Control – the Multiguard option limits the spill at needle withdrawal, a moment that soils gloves and bedding
- BD Vascular Access Depth – Cathena sits in BD's full vascular access portfolio, unlike single-line catheter brands
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this safety IV catheter used for?
It is used to start and maintain peripheral intravenous access for infusion therapy, from high-flow resuscitation lines to delicate small-vein starts.
Which size should I choose?
Buyers choose from 16 G x 2 in., 20 G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard Technology and 24 G x 0.75 in.. Pick 16G x 2 in. for rapid or viscous infusion, the 20G x 1.25 in. Multiguard option for everyday access with blood control, or 24G x 0.75 in. for small and fragile veins.
How is this product sold?
The listing is for one case: 16 G x 2 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters · 20 G x 1.25 in. with Multiguard Technology: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters · 24 G x 0.75 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters. Pricing is per case, as packed by the manufacturer, with counts detailed in the specifications above.
Who uses this safety IV catheter?
Vascular access teams and wards that want first-stick confirmation and a shielded needle on every peripheral start.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes, the safety IV catheter on this listing is a genuine BD product. Its manufacturer SKU is 386870, 386863, 386859, which is also the fastest way to reorder the identical item.
What does Multiguard technology do on the 20G option?
Multiguard is BD's blood-control mechanism: it limits blood flow out of the catheter hub during insertion, reducing exposure while connections are made.
