leaderflex

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Leaderflex catheter by Vygon is a versatile medical device designed for central venous, peripheral (Midline), and arterial catheterization, particularly in children. It is suitable for patients requiring up to four weeks of intravenous antibiotic therapy, either in hospitals or at home.

Specifications: The Leaderflex catheter is available in various sizes, with a 22G gauge and lengths ranging from 4 cm to 20 cm. It features a polyurethane catheter, a puncture needle, and a guidewire. The catheter's internal and external diameters are 0.5 - 0.7 mm, with flow rates varying from 4.4 ml/min to 17 ml/min depending on the size.

Insertion Technique: The Seldinger technique is used for insertion, allowing access to smaller, fragile vessels. The catheter includes an integral extension with wings for secure fixation, reducing the risk of mechanical phlebitis. A flexible guidewire minimizes vein trauma.

Benefits: Leaderflex provides consistent peripheral access, improving patient care by ensuring timely medication delivery and reducing the need for repeated cannulation. It is easy to insert and maintain, offering reassurance to clinicians.

Product Variants: The Leaderflex is available with either a straight metal guidewire or a 'J' Nitinol guidewire. Some variants include additional items like a fenestrated drape and ball swabs, and certain models have graduations every centimeter for precise placement.

Packaging: Each pack includes line identification tabs for central, arterial, and peripheral use, ensuring clear identification and application.

Catalog excerpts

leaderflex Universal catheter for peripheral, arterial & central catheterization

Open the catalog to page 1

The leaderflex family of 22G catheters are versatile catheters for: • central venous catheterization in children • peripheral (Midline) catheterization in children & adults • arterial catheterization in children We use Leaderflex for patients who require up to four weeks intravenous antibiotic therapy, either within the hospital or their home. It is intended that all of our patients being discharged into the community with intravenous antibiotics have a Leaderflex inserted. The main benefit of Leaderflex insertion is quality of patient care and experience of intravenous therapy – receiving medication...

Open the catalog to page 2

leaderflex

leaderflex

Catalog excerpts

All Vygon catalogs and technical brochures