Euro-Flow IV Cannula 18G (Green) - For Reliable Intravenous Access

The Euro-Flow IV Cannula 18G, distinctively colored green, is a premium sterile medical device from Medicare Products designed for unparalleled reliability in intravenous access. Referenced across leading healthcare platforms like Nahdi Online, , and , this 18-gauge cannula is an indispensable tool in various clinical settings, ensuring efficient and comfortable patient care.

Its precision-engineered needle facilitates a smooth, less painful insertion, significantly enhancing patient comfort during crucial medical procedures. This cannula is expertly crafted for rapid and effective delivery of fluids, medications, and blood products directly into the bloodstream.

Benefits of Use:

• Ensures secure and reliable intravenous access for various medical needs.
• Designed for smooth insertion, minimizing patient discomfort and pain.
• Optimized for rapid fluid and medication delivery, crucial in emergency and routine care.
• Features a clear flashback chamber for instant confirmation of venous entry.
• Sterile and pyrogen-free, reducing the risk of infection.
• Made from high-quality, biocompatible materials for enhanced safety.

How to Use:

1. Perform thorough hand hygiene and don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Select a suitable vein for cannulation and apply a tourniquet proximal to the chosen site.
3. Cleanse the insertion area meticulously with an approved antiseptic solution and allow it to air dry.
4. Carefully remove the cannula from its sterile packaging, ensuring not to touch the needle or catheter.
5. With the bevel up, gently insert the needle and catheter into the vein at an appropriate angle.
6. Observe for blood flashback in the flashback chamber, confirming successful venous entry.
7. Reduce the angle, advance the catheter fully into the vein, and simultaneously withdraw the needle completely into the safety sheath (if applicable) or dispose of immediately into a sharps container.
8. Activate any safety mechanisms and secure the catheter firmly with a sterile transparent dressing.
9. Connect the desired IV line and flush the cannula according to institutional protocol to ensure patency.

Caution & Warnings:

• Sterility: This product is sterile and for single-use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse, as this may compromise sterility and lead to infection.
• Packaging Integrity: Do not use if the primary sterile package is damaged, opened, or if the protective cap is missing.
• Expiry Date: Always check the expiry date printed on the packaging before use. Discard if expired.
• Proper Disposal: Dispose of the used cannula and needle immediately in an approved sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.
• Professional Use: Intravenous cannulation should only be performed by trained and qualified healthcare professionals.
• Complications: Monitor the insertion site for signs of phlebitis, infiltration, infection, or other complications.

Ingredients/Product Materials:

• Catheter: Medical-grade FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), ensuring smooth vascular entry and biocompatibility.
• Needle: High-quality, ultra-sharp stainless steel with a siliconized tip for minimal trauma during insertion.
• Hub: Made from durable polypropylene, color-coded green for 18G identification.
• Flashback Chamber: Transparent material for clear visualization of blood flashback.
• Luer Lock Cap: Polypropylene for secure connections.