367 devices · GMDN 40601
Peripheral vascular catheters are thin, flexible tubes designed for short-term (up to 30 days) access to a patient’s peripheral blood vessels. Clinically, they enable tasks like blood sampling, pressure monitoring, fluid administration, or contrast media injection without requiring central vein placement.
These devices are typically single-use, sterile, and come with accessories like connectors or fixation wings. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they’re generally classified based on risk factors like infection risk or intended use duration, not as a single regulatory class.
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