The B. Braun Certofix Duo V 720 is a professional dual-lumen central venous catheter (CVC) set designed for central venous catheterisation using the Seldinger technique. The catheter features two separate lumens, with both distal and proximal lumens specified as 16G. The V 720 configuration has a 20 cm catheter length and is identified by B. Braun article number 4161211-07.

The set combines the catheter with essential components used during catheter placement, including a valve needle, kink-resistant guidewire with flexible J-tip, dilator, ECG monitoring cable, scalpel, Safsite® connector and Omnifix® syringe. The catheter is made from polyurethane and includes length markings, X-ray detectable material and colour-coded Luer-Lock hubs.

With its dual-lumen design and 20 cm configuration, Certofix Duo V 720 is intended for qualified healthcare professionals in hospital and clinical environments where central venous access is clinically required.

Why Choose This Product?

Dual-Lumen Configuration

Certofix Duo V 720 provides two independent lumens within a single central venous catheter, with both lumens specified as 16G.

20 cm Catheter Length

The V 720 configuration has a 20 cm catheter length, providing a longer option within the Certofix Duo range compared with the 15 cm V 715 configuration.

Comprehensive Set

The product is supplied as a catheterisation set containing the catheter and several accessories required for professional placement.

ECG-Based Position Verification

The set includes an ECG connection cable, supporting the Certofix system's ECG-based central venous catheter tip placement and position-control approach.

Professional B. Braun Medical Device

The product belongs to the B. Braun Certofix family of central venous catheter products.

Key Features

• Brand: B. Braun
• Product: Certofix Duo V 720
• Article Number: 4161211-07
• Product Type: Central Venous Catheter Set
• Catheter Configuration: Dual lumen
• Catheter Size: 7 Fr
• Catheter Length: 20 cm
• Lumen Configuration: 16G distal / 16G proximal
• Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PUR)
• Catheter: Soft tip and X-ray detectable
• Length Markings: Yes
• Hubs: Colour-coded Luer-Lock
• Guidewire: Kink-resistant with flexible J-tip
• Guidewire Material: Nitinol
• Guidewire Length: 50 cm
• Introducer: Valve needle
• ECG Cable: Included
• Dilator: Included
• Scalpel: Included
• Safsite® Connector: Included
• Omnifix® Syringe: Included
• Insertion Method: Seldinger technique
• Use: Professional clinical use
• Product Type: Disposable

B. Braun's product information identifies the V 720 configuration as a dual-lumen 16G/16G catheter with a 20 cm length and 50 cm guidewire.

Benefits

• Provides two separate lumens through one central venous catheter.
• 20 cm configuration provides an alternative to shorter Certofix Duo variants.
• Supplied with important catheterisation accessories in one set.
• Kink-resistant J-tip guidewire supports the catheter placement system.
• Soft catheter tip is designed as part of the Certofix catheter construction.
• X-ray detectable catheter material facilitates radiographic identification.
• Colour-coded Luer-Lock hubs help distinguish catheter connections.
• ECG connection cable is included for the supported ECG-based positioning approach.
• Safsite® connector is included as part of the set.
• Suitable for professional hospital and clinical environments where CVC placement is indicated.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is B. Braun Certofix Duo V 720?

B. Braun Certofix Duo V 720 is a dual-lumen central venous catheter set designed for professional central venous catheterisation using the Seldinger technique.

2. What is the catheter size of Certofix Duo V 720?

The Certofix Duo V 720 has a 7 Fr catheter size with two 16G lumens.

3. What is the length of Certofix Duo V 720?

The V 720 configuration has a 20 cm catheter length.

4. How many lumens does Certofix Duo V 720 have?

It is a dual-lumen catheter, with a 16G distal lumen and 16G proximal lumen.

5. What is the REF number of Certofix Duo V 720?

The B. Braun article/reference number is 4161211-07.

6. What type of guidewire is included?

The set includes a kink-resistant guidewire with a flexible J-tip. B. Braun catalogue information identifies the guidewire as Nitinol and 50 cm in length.

7. Does Certofix Duo V 720 include an ECG cable?

Yes. An ECG connection cable is included in the set.

8. Does the set include a dilator and scalpel?

Yes. The listed set components include a dilator and scalpel, along with other catheterisation accessories.

9. Is Certofix Duo V 720 suitable for home use?

No. Central venous catheter insertion is an invasive medical procedure. The product is intended for appropriately trained healthcare professionals in suitable clinical environments.

10. What is the difference between Certofix Duo V 715 and V 720?

The main configuration difference is the catheter length: V 715 is 15 cm, while V 720 is 20 cm. Both are dual-lumen configurations with 16G/16G lumens.

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