238 devices · GMDN 61502
A vascular catheter introduction needle is a small, hollow metal instrument used to create the first puncture in a vein or artery during vascular procedures. It allows catheters or guidewires to be inserted safely, often enabling fluid aspiration for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes during placement.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as medical instruments, with classification varying by jurisdiction. They are often supplied individually rather than as part of a full catheterization kit, though some may include a protective stylet or obturator.
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