Comparison of AccuCath IV Catheter and Conventional IV Catheter in Interventional Radiology

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Comparison of First Attempt Success Between the AccuCath Intravenous System With Retractable Coiled Tip Guide Wire and Conventional Peripheral Intravenous Catheters With Interventional Radiology Nurses

The study will test a hypothesis that the AccuCath™ System will have a higher rate of successful first attempt peripheral IV placement and higher clinician and patient satisfaction compared to Conventional IV Catheters.

This study is designed to evaluate user/physician preference as it relates to use of a 510(k) cleared vascular access peripheral IV catheter device compared with peripheral IV conventional needle/catheter devices, in terms of first stick success rates, adverse events and overall user and patient satisfaction. As noted above, the study is designed to formally test the hypothesis that the AccuCath™ System will exhibit superiority in terms of the rate of successful first attempt peripheral IV placement and higher user and patient satisfaction compared to Conventional IV Catheters.

• Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female, age > or equal to 18 years or < or equal to 89 years old;
  2. Capable and willing to give informed consent;
  3. English speaking;
  4. Acceptable candidate for an elective, non-emergent peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter placement as determined by ordering physician;
  5. Admitted to study area.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female, < 18 years old or > 89 years old;
2. Requirement for emergent IV placement (patient's condition would be compromised if there is a delay in IV placement);
3. Previous venous grafts or surgery at the target vessel access site;
4. Currently involved in other investigational clinical trials (unless permission is granted by other study PI).