FDA Product Code NGT: Saline, Vascular Access Flush

Maintaining catheter patency between infusions prevents thrombotic occlusion. FDA product code NGT covers saline flush solutions used for vascular access maintenance.

These sterile isotonic saline syringes are used to flush intravascular catheters before and after medication administration, removing residual drug, confirming catheter patency, and preventing thrombus formation in the catheter lumen.

NGT devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 880.5200 and reviewed by the FDA General Hospital panel.

Leading manufacturers include Becton, Dickinson and Company, Am USA and Medxl, Inc..