What is the proper name for an IV needle?
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Over 1 billion IV lines are used annually worldwide, making peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation one of the most commonly performed invasive procedures in healthcare. While often called an “IV needle,” the proper name for the flexible device that stays in your vein is a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter or cannula. The sharp needle is only used for insertion and is then removed.
