BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter with BD Multiguard™ Technology 20 G x 2.0 in., winged

Yes. BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter are acceptable for use with power injectors up to 325 psi (2,240 kPa).

Yes. BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheters are available with and without wings.

BD Cathena™ Safety Peripheral IV Catheter (PIVC) with BD Multiguard™ Technology is a multi-use blood control catheter that does not require venous compression during insertion and subsequent luer connection and disconnection.^{^}

BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheters feature BD Vialon™ Catheter Material. BD Vialon™ is a polyurethane material that has been clinically demonstrated to reduce phlebitis up to 69% compared to an FEP catheter material.^10,11,12,*

BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter features BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology designed to provide immediate visual confirmation of vessel entry (flashback) and was clinically demonstrated to improve first-attempt insertion success, reducing painful hit-and-miss insertions.^8,9,*

No. BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter has a passive needle shield that automatically covers the needle as it is removed from the catheter, protecting against needlestick injuries and exposure to blood.

Yes. BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter can be used to draw blood. BD Cathena™ Catheters are intended to be inserted into a patient's peripheral vascular system for short-term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids.

Yes. The BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter is ergonomically designed to be easily adaptable to current insertion techniques, while the anti-rotation tab is designed to enhance tactile control during advancement.