Sterile I.V. Start Kit with Tegaderm Transparent Dressing and Povidone-Iodine Ampule - Complete IV Insertion Tray

Professional-Grade Sterile IV Start Kit for Safe, Efficient Venous Access

This comprehensive sterile I.V. start kit provides healthcare professionals with a fully equipped, ready-to-use solution for initiating intravenous lines with maximum efficiency and patient safety. Designed in collaboration with clinical staff to streamline IV insertion procedures, this all-in-one kit eliminates the time-consuming process of gathering individual components while ensuring complete sterilization and infection control compliance.

Clinical Benefits and Time-Saving Advantages

Each kit arrives fully sterilized and ready for immediate use, dramatically reducing preparation time and minimizing the risk of contamination associated with assembling components from multiple sources. Healthcare facilities benefit from reduced costs related to in-house assembly, instrument reprocessing, and inventory management. By consolidating all essential IV start supplies into a single sterile package, clinical staff can respond quickly to patient needs without searching for missing instruments or dealing with backorder complications on individual items.

The kit's intelligent design packages all components in their proper sequence of use, allowing clinicians to progress efficiently through the IV insertion procedure from initial site preparation through final securement. This standardized approach promotes adherence to evidence-based protocols and helps maintain consistency across your facility's nursing staff, reducing procedural variation and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Infection Prevention and Safety Features

Infection control is paramount when performing any invasive procedure. This IV start kit includes a ChloraPrep 1 mL applicator with detailed directions for use, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial skin preparation that significantly reduces the presence of bacteria and other pathogens at the insertion site. The included povidone-iodine (PVP) ampule offers additional antiseptic protection, while the sterile prep components ensure proper disinfection of the surrounding tissue before catheter insertion.

The kit is manufactured completely latex-free, making it safe for patients and healthcare workers with latex sensitivities or allergies. Single-use design prevents cross-contamination between patients and ensures that every IV start procedure begins with pristine, uncompromised sterile supplies. The transparent Tegaderm dressing (2.37 x 2.7 inches) provides a breathable, waterproof barrier that allows continuous visual inspection of the insertion site without dressing removal, facilitating early detection of potential complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, or infection.

Complete Kit Contents for Comprehensive IV Procedures

Every kit contains precisely what clinical staff need for successful IV line initiation:

• 1 Tourniquet - Facilitates vein visualization and palpation for optimal catheter placement
• 1 ChloraPrep 1 mL Applicator with DFU - Provides rapid, broad-spectrum antimicrobial skin antisepsis with clear usage instructions
• 2 Non-Woven Gauze Pads (2 x 2 Inch, 4-Ply) - Sterile gauze for site preparation, blood management, and post-insertion care
• 1 Tegaderm Transparent Dressing (2.37 x 2.7 Inch) - Breathable, waterproof securement that enables continuous site monitoring
• 1 Roll of Transpore Tape - Hypoallergenic surgical tape for additional catheter stabilization and tubing management
• 1 IV Change Label - Pre-printed documentation label to record insertion date, time, and clinician information for compliance tracking

Ideal Applications and Healthcare Settings

This IV start kit is perfectly suited for hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency departments, home healthcare agencies, and long-term care facilities. Whether you're managing high-volume IV therapy programs or occasional venous access needs, these kits ensure your clinical team has immediate access to standardized, quality-controlled supplies that support best-practice protocols.

The kit's versatility makes it appropriate for a wide range of patient populations and clinical scenarios, from routine hydration therapy and medication administration to emergency resuscitation and critical care interventions. By maintaining a ready supply of these comprehensive kits, healthcare facilities can improve response times, reduce supply waste, enhance staff satisfaction, and most importantly, deliver safer, more consistent patient care.

Quality Standards and Regulatory Compliance

Manufactured to meet stringent healthcare industry standards, this IV start kit supports your facility's infection prevention programs and regulatory compliance requirements. The sterile packaging and single-use design align with CDC guidelines for intravascular catheter-related infection prevention, while the latex-free construction accommodates universal precautions and allergy management protocols.

Product Specifications: Sterile, latex-free, single-use only. Components packaged in sequence of use for maximum procedural efficiency. Suitable for adult and pediatric IV insertion procedures when appropriate catheter size is selected separately.