Intravenous cannula “MEDICARE”, disposable, with injection valve (with hydrophobic filter), size 18G
Cannulas are used for long-term administration of drugs into peripheral veins.
Characteristics:
The catheter tube is made of translucent polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon) or fluoroethylene propylene (FEP);
The triangular laser sharpening needle is made of stainless steel;
Side injection valve for additional intravenous infusions;
Wings for a clear fixation of the cannula;
Transparent backflow chamber to control the correct placement of the needle in the vein;
A special plug protects against contact with the patient's blood;
Radiopaque strip to control the position of the cannula;
The injection valve is color-coded for size;
Sterile, non-pyrogenic, non-toxic;
For single use;
Individual packing.
Dimensions:
Size | Size color coding | Inner diameter | External diameter | Length (mm) | Flow rate (ml/min) | purpose |
14G | Orange | 1.7 | 2.1 | 45 | 270 | For adults |
16G | Grey | 1.3 | 1.7 | 45 | 180 |
17G | White | 1.1 | 1.5 | 45 | 125 |
18G | Green | 0.9 | 1.3 | 45 | 80 |
20G | Pink | 0.8 | 1.1 | 32 | 54 |
22G | Blue | 0.6 | 0.9 | 25 | 33 |
24G | Yellow | 0.5 | 0.7 | 19 | 20 | For children |
26G | Violet | 0.4 | 0.6 | 19 | 19 |
