Optiva® IV Catheter

Pricing for Optiva® IV Catheter:

Optiva® IV Catheter – (OCRILON® Polyurethane, Radiopaque)

The Optiva® IV Catheter by ICU Medical delivers exceptional insertion control, patient comfort, and long-term performance through a combination of innovative materials and precision engineering. Designed for demanding clinical environments, it features an electropolished “V”-point needle for smooth, controlled vein entry, improving first-attempt success rates and minimising trauma during insertion.

Key Features:

• Electropolished “V”-point needle for smooth and accurate insertion
• OCRILON® polyurethane tubing – firm at entry, soft in situ
• Clear, radiopaque material – excellent visualisation and imaging compatibility
• Reduced phlebitis risk – nearly 60% lower than FEP-based catheters
• Thin wall design – supports high flow with smaller gauges
• Finely tapered catheter shoulders – smooth cannula transition
• Also available as Optiva®2 with side port for dual-access

Applications:

• Peripheral I.V. therapy
• Long-term infusion
• Emergency and general ward use
• High-risk phlebitis patients
• Imaging-assisted placement

Product Description

The catheter is constructed using OCRILON® polyurethane, a clinically proven material that is firm on insertion, yet softens within the vein to conform comfortably to vascular anatomy. This flexibility enhances patient comfort and catheter stability during extended dwell times. OCRILON® is also clear and radiopaque, allowing for excellent flashback visualisation and precise catheter positioning under imaging.

The thin-walled design ensures high flow rates without requiring larger gauge sizes, while the finely tapered catheter shoulders facilitate seamless cannula transition. A key clinical advantage of the Optiva® catheter is its reduced risk of phlebitis. A randomised clinical study showed that OCRILON® polyurethane catheters significantly reduce phlebitis incidence by nearly 60% compared to traditional FEP polymer (relative risk = 0.41; p = 0.007).

Optiva® catheters are also available in a side-port configuration (Optiva®2), supporting simultaneous infusion and injection when required.

DELIVERY / CARRIAGE CHARGES:

TRADE CUSTOMERS (Veterinary Practices & Hospitals Only)

Trade customers will receive free next working day delivery on all UK Mainland orders over £75 (ex. VAT). An order under £75 will incur a handling charge of £6.99 (ex. VAT). Charges for international or remote locations (for example, Scottish Highlands and Islands) will always be incurred and the final amount will be determined upon receipt of order. Orders will be delivered by our nominated carrier to the address given on the order. Orders received by 5 p.m. are processed the same day for delivery the next working day.

PRIVATE CUSTOMERS

Private customers can choose one of the following options;

3-5 working day service – £6.99 + VAT

1-2 working day service – £9.99 + VAT

Next working day service – £12.99 + VAT

Please note these timescales are working days and will not include weekends or Bank Holidays. These charges cover packaging & carriage irrespective of the amount spent. Additional charges will apply for heavier and bulkier orders and customers will be contacted directly for approval before despatch. Orders will be delivered by our nominated carrier to the address given on the order. Orders received by 5 p.m. are processed the same day.

CARRIERS

The Vet Store reserves the right to choose a logistics partner of their choice and this may vary from time to time. Currently this may vary between TNT, Hermes and Royal Mail.

DELAYS

Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure delivery within the above timescales, no guarantee can be given due circumstances beyond our control and no liability will be accepted for any loss or damage occasioned by delay however caused.

SHORTAGES

In the event of short delivery or damage, The Vet Store must be notified within 48 hours. Non-receipt of goods invoiced must be brought to our attention within 24 hours of the date of delivery. The Vet Store cannot accept responsibility for delivery problems resulting from incorrect information supplied by the customer.

OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS

EU: £45 or £55 carriage per 20kg will be levied regardless of amount spent dependent on which country the order is being delivered.

REST OF THE WORLD: £125 carriage per 20kg will be levied regardless of amount spent.

These amounts are for indication purposes only and in certain circumstances, it may be necessary to contact you for an additional carriage payment, for example if the parcel is large or heavy.

RETURNS

In the unlikely event that goods need to be returned, we offer a “no quibble” 10 working day returns policy which has been designed for minimum inconvenience.

For goods ordered in error you will be responsible for the full cost of postage and packaging.

Approval must be sought before items are returned.

Please fill out the returns form and once you have obtained a unique returns number (URN#) and approval, return it along with the goods for return – click here to download.

PLEASE NOTE – We strongly recommend for security purposes when sending items back you use a ‘signed for’ delivery service, such as Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery and ensure the package is adequately insured. We are not liable for any packages lost in the post and do not accept responsibility for any item(s) until a member of our staff has signed for the package. Goods need to be returned in adequate packaging to avoid damage in transit.

Credit will only be issued for returned stock received in a re-saleable condition.

You can telephone our customer services team on 01274 736319 to place an order, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Alternatively, you can fax us on 01274 491585, or email us on sales@thevetstore.net