01 Intravenous (IV) therapy helps to deliver medications, fluids, and other nutrients directly into the body through veins. IV therapy is used during lifesaving treatment and in wellness treatment. IV therapy involves vascular access devices inserted into veins through peripheral or central vessels for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, including medication administration, blood sampling, central venous pressure readings, fluids, total parenteral nutrition, and blood transfusions. Different vascular access devices include peripheral venous catheters, central venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and implanted ports.Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are small tubes placed in the peripheral veins of patients to administer medication and fluids directly into the bloodstream. They are also used to withdraw blood from veins for diagnostic testing. PIVCs are classified into short PIVCs and midline PIVCs. Short PIVCs are the most commonly used peripheral access devices in healthcare centers. Midline catheters are appropriate for patients requiring intravenous therapy for 4−6 weeks. A peripherally inserted central catheter is a stable, safe, and effective way to deliver IV medications. Implanted venous access ports are placed under the skin for medications and treatment.
June 2026 – BD Expands Peripheral IV Catheter Portfolio with Advanced Safety SolutionsBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) expanded its vascular access portfolio with next-generation peripheral intravenous catheter technologies designed to improve insertion safety, reduce complications, and support infection prevention practices in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
May 2026 – B. Braun Launches Enhanced Introcan Safety® Catheter SolutionsB. Braun Melsungen AG introduced enhancements to its Introcan Safety® peripheral IV catheter platform, focusing on needlestick prevention, improved clinician usability, and better patient comfort during intravenous therapy procedures.
March 2026 – Teleflex Expands Arrow® Vascular Access Product PortfolioTeleflex Incorporated strengthened its vascular access portfolio with advancements in peripheral IV catheter technologies, including solutions designed to improve catheter placement accuracy, reduce failure rates, and enhance patient care outcomes.
January 2026 – ICU Medical Advances Peripheral IV Therapy TechnologiesICU Medical expanded its infusion therapy and vascular access product offerings with upgraded catheter and infusion solutions aimed at improving workflow efficiency, reducing infection risks, and supporting safer intravenous medication administration.