Peripheral vascular/subcutaneous catheter

Definition

A sterile, dual-purpose, thin, flexible tube intended for: 1) insertion into the peripheral vasculature to enable short-term (< 30 days) intravascular access for blood sampling, blood pressure monitoring, fluid/medication administration and/or contrast media injection; and 2) administration of fluids/medication into subcutaneous tissue. It typically includes dedicated accessories to facilitate catheter introduction/function (e.g., connectors, injection ports, stylet, fixation wings, introduction needle). This is a single-use device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2026-06-04 19:44:10