BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard BC 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch Button Retracting Needle, 1/ EA

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard BC 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch Button Retracting Needle, 1/ EA

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte Autoguard BC 18 gauge catheter with a button retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a shielded IV catheter for peripheral access where blood control and sharps safety are important in the workflow. Key details include sterile, disposable construction, a straight hub, and radiopaque visibility.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings prioritizing sharps safety
• Buyers needing an 18 gauge sterile disposable catheter

Key Features

• Shielded IV catheter with Blood Control Technology for controlled vascular access workflow
• Push-button shielding technology helps reduce needlestick injuries
• 18 gauge size for facilities standardizing to this catheter gauge
• Button retracting needle adds a built-in safety feature after use
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical procedures

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Supporting IV catheter procedures where blood control is preferred
• Using a safety catheter in workflows focused on reducing needlestick injuries

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.16 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is an 18 gauge catheter, so buyers should confirm gauge requirements before ordering.
• The catheter uses a straight hub; match hub style to your facility preference.
• Single-use disposable format may matter for procedure setup and waste planning.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a button retracting needle with push-button shielding technology.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• What gauge is this IV catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge.
• Can the catheter be seen on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• Is this catheter meant for reuse? No. This peripheral IV catheter is disposable.

From Insyte Autoguard BC by BD.