SupercathTM 5 represents a new generation of safety I.V. catheters to increase user safety in medical care. Its innovative safety mechanism is specially designed to provide dual protection: firstly, to minimize inadvertent needlesticks and, secondly, to minimize exposure to blood.
The safety mechanism is activated by pushing the activation button which causes the introducer needle to be retracted into a protective chamber. As the needle is safely sealed into the chamber, the risks of needlestick injuries and blood contamination are minimized.
The catheter’s in built check valve assists to stop the blood flow when the introducer needle is withdrawn after the puncture, keeping the operative field clean and, thereby, reducing the risk of blood infection.
Proprietary built-in integral check valve eliminates the need for pressure hemostasis.
In most clinical settings, the integral check valve helps minimize blood leakage from the catheter hub.