Intravenous Catheter Force-activated Separation Device.

General Hospital · 21 CFR 880.5220

An intravenous (IV) catheter force-activated separation device. An intravenous catheter force-activated separation device is placed inline with an intravenous catheter and an intravascular administration set, including any administration set accessories. It separates into two parts when a specified force is applied. The device is intended to reduce the risk of IV catheter failure(s) requiring IV catheter replacement.