iData Research

The full report suite on the European market for vascular access devices and accessories includes implantable ports, port needles, central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), dialysis catheters, manufactured catheter securement devices (MCSDs) and syringes and needles. Vascular access devices are used for gaining access to a patient’s bloodstream via the veins. They can deliver a wide range of treatments, including fluid infusion, blood draws, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy and dialysis. The duration of treatment lasts anywhere from hours to years, depending on the type of vascular access device used and the type of medication that is being infused.