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The NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravascularly. The needle-shielding feature aids in the prevention of needlestick injuries. Upon catheter insertion, blood is contained within the device to aid in the prevention of blood exposure. The NovaCath™ device may be utilized in any patient population with consideration given to vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure. The 18, 20, and 22 gauge NovaCath™ devices are suitable for use with power injectors for a maximum of 300psi.

The NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is a short-term, therapeutic, IV catheter. The NovaCath™ currently has four commercially available models. This special 510(k) adds two additional models of different catheter lengths to the existing gauge size portfolio. Two (2) additional models: 20G with 1.25" Catheter Length and 24G with 0.56" Catheter Length are being added to the existing four (4) models cleared in K120839: 18G with 1.25" Catheter Length, 20G with 1.00" Catheter Length, 22G with 1.00" Catheter Length, and 24G with 0.75" Catheter Length. The NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is comprised of an over-the-needle, radiopaque intravascular catheter, integrated extension tubing with a secondary stabilization hub, a female luer lock and clamp, and a passive safety needle shielding mechanism. The design of the NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is considered a closed system since it protects users from blood exposure during the catheter insertion procedure. Blood is contained within the device after needle withdrawl by a self-sealing septum and luer lock, which is provided with a one-time use vent plug. The clamp on the extension tubing is provided to eliminate blood exposure when the vent plug is replaced with an infusion set connection or other end cap.

The NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravascularly. The needle-shielding feature aids in the prevention of needlestick injuries. Upon catheter insertion, blood is contained within the device to aid in the prevention of blood exposure. The NovaCath™ may be utilized in any patient population with consideration given to vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure. The 18, 20 and 22 Gauge NovaCath™ devices are suitable for use with power injectors for up to a maximum of 300 psi.

The NovaCath™ Secure IV Catheter System is comprised of an over-the-needle, peripheral intravascular catheter made from a radiopaque slender, flexible plastic, integrated extension tubing with a secondary stabilization hub system, a female luer lock and clamp, and a passive needle shielding mechanism. The design of the NovaCath™ System is considered a closed system since it protects users from blood exposure during the catheter insertion procedure. The needle is withdrawn through a septum that will seal after the needle has been withdrawn and the luer lock is closed, blood is contained within the NovaCath™ System during insertion. The clamp on the extension tubing is provided to eliminate blood exposure when the vent plug is replaced with an infusion set connection or other end cap.