The Medigard Intravenous Valve

The Medigard Intravenous Valve operates both as an essential component of the cannula and as a standalone device.

IV access valves are used extensively where catheters are inserted into the body for an extended period of time. The valves are used as access points in the catheters in preference to a syringe for delivering fluid, administering drugs and taking blood samples. The valve gives needleless access and reduces the risk of needlestick injury.

The Medigard IV Valve is a two-way valve allowing the introduction of liquids and the withdrawal of blood. It provides clear visibility of fluids. A syringe can be inserted with or without a Luer lock.

The Medigard IV Valve design eliminates technology design faults that are common with other IV valve devices. The Medigard device incorporates positive flow that prevents backward flow and the possibility of blood clotting.

Key Benefits

Adaptable

Medigard products use the international standard Luer connection enabling the interchange of needles (except for the 1mL syringe).

Safe

Medigard products protect healthcare workers from needle stick injuries. More than 20 different blood borne disease, including HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted by needlestick injury.

More than 1 million cases of needlestick injury to healthcare workers are reported worldwide each year.

Unique

Medigard developed the vacuum retraction technology in-house.

Effective

Medigard products avoid dangerous aerosoling (blood spatter) during needle retraction.

Affordable

Medigard products contain fewer parts, are easier to manufacture and price competitive.