The BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ Shielded IV Catheter is made of BD Vialon™ biomaterial and has wings and a notched needle. With the push of a button, the needle instantly retracts reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. BD Vialon is a unique proprietary biomaterial that has been proven to enhance clinical and economic outcomes.

• Increases the ease of penetration
• Reduces the risks of infiltration
• Exhibits greater kink resistance
• Reduces the risks of phlebitis up to 50%
• Reduces IV restarts due to reduced complications
• Increases indwelling time
• Reduces the total IV therapy costs to use due to longer indwelling timesNotched needle technology provides rapid visualization of blood return along the catheter shaft
• Excellent choice for fragile vessels or vessels that have lost venous tone including: any chronically ill patient who has compromised vein status, neonates and geriatrics
• Stabilizing wings provide a large surface area for taping down the catheter improving catheter securement
• Latex free
• Sterile