What are Peripheral Venous Catheters (PVC)?

Peripheral Venous Catheters are sterile devices used to access peripheral veins for administering IV fluids, medications, blood products, and other therapies.

What are Peripheral Venous Catheters used for?

They are commonly used for intravenous medication delivery, fluid therapy, blood transfusions, infusion therapy, and emergency care.

Are Peripheral Venous Catheters sterile?

Yes. Peripheral IV catheters are supplied sterile and are intended for single-patient use.

What catheter gauge should be selected?

The appropriate gauge depends on the patient's condition, vein size, medication, and required infusion rate, following healthcare provider recommendations.

What are safety IV catheters?

Safety IV catheters include protective mechanisms designed to help reduce accidental needlestick injuries after catheter placement.

Cathéters veineux périphériques (CVP) :

Peripheral Venous Catheters (PVC) in Canada

Peripheral Venous Catheters (PVC), also known as Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Catheters, are sterile medical devices used to obtain short-term access to a patient's peripheral vein for administering intravenous fluids, medications, blood products, and nutritional therapy. They are among the most commonly used vascular access devices in healthcare and are widely utilized in hospitals, emergency departments, surgical centres, physician offices, infusion clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare across Canada.

Available in a range of catheter gauges, lengths, and safety designs, including safety IV catheters, winged peripheral catheters, closed IV catheter systems, and radiopaque catheters, these products are manufactured from high-quality medical-grade materials. Many modern PVCs include safety mechanisms that help reduce accidental needlestick injuries while supporting efficient catheter placement.

Features of Peripheral Venous Catheters (PVC)

Sterile single-use design
Medical-grade catheter materials
Smooth catheter insertion
Safety needle protection available
Radiopaque catheter construction
Multiple gauge and length options
Flexible catheter for patient comfort
Secure Luer lock connection
Colour-coded gauge identification
Designed for reliable vascular access

Common Types

Safety Peripheral IV Catheters
Winged IV Catheters
Closed IV Catheter Systems
Standard Peripheral Venous Catheters
Radiopaque IV Catheters
Short Peripheral Catheters

Our collection of Peripheral Venous Catheters (PVC) in Canada includes premium-quality vascular access products from trusted manufacturers. Designed for safety, reliable performance, and patient comfort, these catheters help support efficient intravenous therapy across a wide range of healthcare environments. For more products visit EmerDepot