# Smiths Medical ViaValve Safety IV Catheter with Blood Control

## Why clinicians reach for the ViaValve catheter

### 01 Blood control valve
Integrated valve technology helps minimize blood exposure during insertion, supporting a cleaner procedure and added protection for the healthcare provider.

### 02 Radiopaque polyurethane
The polyurethane catheter is radiopaque for enhanced visibility under imaging, and it is engineered for smooth insertion and patient comfort.

## Multiple gauge sizes for every clinical need

### 03 Gauge and length options
Available in multiple gauge sizes and lengths to accommodate different patient populations and treatment requirements. Select the configuration that fits the procedure.

### 04 Unit or full case
Choose individual units for specific procedures, or a case of 200 for high-volume clinical settings that need dependable access on hand.

## Gauge and length pairings

Every gauge and length pairing the ViaValve is made in is shown below. A filled dot marks a configuration that is offered; a dash marks one that is not made. Each pairing is available as a single unit or a case of 200.

| Length | 14G | 16G | 18G | 20G | 22G | 24G |
|--------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| 5/8 in | - | - | - | - | - | ● |
| 1 in | - | - | - | ● | ● | - |
| 1-1/4 in | ● | ● | ● | ● | - | - |

- ● Offered (single unit or case of 200)
- - Not made in this pairing

Lower gauge numbers are larger-bore catheters. The 1-1/4 in length is offered from 14G through 20G, the 1 in length in 20G and 22G, and the 5/8 in length in 24G. Availability of individual configurations can vary.

## The ViaValve system at a glance

- **Product Type:** Safety IV catheter with blood control
- **Blood Control:** Integrated blood control valve technology
- **Material:** Radiopaque polyurethane
- **Safety Design:** Safety-engineered for provider protection
- **Gauge Options:** 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G, in 5/8 in, 1 in and 1-1/4 in lengths
- **Packaging:** Individual units or case of 200
- **Applications:** Hospitals, emergency departments, infusion clinics

> Reliable intravenous access for hospitals, emergency departments, and infusion clinics, with safety engineered in.
> — ViaValve Safety IV Catheter with Blood Control

## FAQ

### What gauge sizes does the ViaValve catheter come in?
The ViaValve is offered in 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G, in 5/8 in, 1 in and 1-1/4 in lengths. See the gauge-and-length chart above for the exact pairings that are made, then select the configuration you need.

### How does the blood control technology work?
An integrated blood control valve helps limit blood exposure during catheter insertion, supporting a cleaner insertion and added protection for the clinician.

### Is the ViaValve catheter radiopaque?
Yes. The polyurethane construction is radiopaque, which improves visibility under imaging.

### Where is the ViaValve safety catheter used?
It is designed for hospital settings, emergency departments, infusion clinics, and other healthcare facilities that require reliable intravenous access.

### How is the catheter packaged?
You can order individual units for specific procedures, or a case of 200 for high-volume clinical use.

### Is this a safety-engineered IV catheter?
Yes. The ViaValve is a safety-engineered device designed to help protect healthcare providers during and after insertion.