Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a Protectiv 20 gauge catheter with a 1 inch length and a retracting needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile, disposable catheter option for IV access workflows where a safety needle design and radiopaque catheter are important. The catheter uses FEP polymer with a stainless steel needle and a straight plastic hub.

Good Fit For

• IV access setups that call for a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter
• Clinical purchasing where a retracting needle is preferred
• Single-use sterile catheter workflows

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter for buyers matching this specific IV size requirement
• Retracting needle safety feature supports needle handling after use
• Sterile, disposable format for single-use clinical workflows
• Radiopaque design helps support X-ray visibility needs
• FEP polymer catheter paired with a stainless steel needle
• Straight plastic hub for this catheter configuration

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a peripheral IV catheter when a 20 gauge size is required
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters for routine facility use
• Choosing a radiopaque catheter for workflows where X-ray compatibility matters

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Manual needle retraction may matter for teams standardizing safety-catheter handling
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product
• Store at USP controlled room temperature

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle with manual needle retraction.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What materials are used in this catheter? This product uses an FEP polymer catheter, a stainless steel needle, and a plastic hub.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.