Medikit Gloflon disposable two-way intravenous catheters with a stainless steel siliconized and beveled needle for easy penetration into the patient’s vein. It features:

• Drug infusion port with siliconized non-return valve and specially designed cap to cover the infusion port to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Angled grooved fins for secure support.
• Radiopaque line for precise detection of its position.
• Luer cap for locking when the intravenous catheter is not in use.
• Color coding.

Glofon intravenous catheter in general

The insertion of a venous catheter is indicated in the following cases:

•  Administration of intravenous therapy drugs
•  Administration of intravenous fluids and electrolytes
• Administration of parenteral nutrition
• Blood-derivative transfusion
• Administration of intravenous agents for diagnostic purposes (e.g. contrast agents)

For the placement of the intravenous catheter, the following veins are selected:

•  of the dorsal surface of the hand
• of the forearm
• of the foot