Connect to confidence, care and comfort
BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter with BD Multiguard™ Technology elevates the level of safety by combining needlestick safety with blood control technology compared to a non-safety, non-blood control catheter.
Potentially high frequency of PIV catheter complications
35–50% of hospitalized patients who receive a PIVC experience a catheter-related complication.3
Occurance of blood exposure
In a study, when clinicians used a PIVC without blood control technology, blood leakage occurred 61% of the time,4 risking potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP).
Multiple PIVC insertion attempts
An emergency department study suggests that first attempt insertion success ranges from 18–79%.6
Multiple insertion attempts increase the risk to clinicians of needlestick injury (NSI) and potential exposure to BBP, and undue pain and increased infection risk to the patient.6
When clinician safety and patient comfort and care are critical, BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter with BD Multiguard™ Technology**:
Eliminates the need for venous compression
during insertion, connections and disconnections, and blood draws, reducing the risk of blood exposure.**,7
Reduces blood exposure risk**
by stopping blood flow during conections and reconnections.^,7
Provides immediate visual confirmation
of vessel entry with BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology, improving opportunities for first attempt insertion success.*,8,9
Provides protection from needlestick injuries (NSIs)
with integrated passive safety system.
Offers an ergonomic design
that is easily adaptable to preferred insertion techniqes and provides enhanced control throughout the procedure.
Clinically demonstrated to reduce phlebitis
by up to 69% with BD Vialon™ Catheter Material, compared to an FEP catheter material.10-12
Supports longer IV dwell times,
with BD Vialon™ Catheter Material.††,13
Smooth, tapered catheter tip design
with smooth, tapered catheter tip design.**
The BD Cathena™ Safety IV Catheter with BD Multiguard™ Technology is designed to enhance the confidence, care and comfort of clinicians and patients.
Disclaimers:
*Compared to a non-notched needle
†Compared to an FEP catheter
^For up to 10 seconds
**Compared to a non-safety, non-blood control catheter
††Compared to PTFE catheter material
BD-42420 (05/23)