BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® BC 20 Gauge 1" Button Retracting Needle, 50/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® BC 20 Gauge 1" Button Retracting Needle, 50/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile Insyte Autoguard BC 20 gauge catheter with a 1 inch length and a button retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a shielded IV catheter for peripheral access workflows where blood control and needlestick reduction are important selection factors. The catheter uses BD Vialon with a straight hub and a radiopaque design to support visibility under X-ray.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access procedures
• Settings focused on sharps safety
• Workflows where blood control is a priority

Key Features

• Shielded peripheral IV catheter with Blood Control Technology
• Push-button retracting needle supports safer post-stick handling
• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter size for buyers who need this specific format
• Radiopaque catheter helps with X-ray visibility
• BD Vialon catheter material paired with a straight hub
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use IV access workflows

Applications and Usage

• Placing a peripheral IV catheter when a 20 gauge, 1 inch size is preferred
• Supporting IV starts in environments that prioritize needlestick reduction
• Using a radiopaque catheter when X-ray visibility matters

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter, so buyers should confirm that size matches their protocol.
• The catheter uses a straight hub rather than another hub style.
• The safety mechanism is a button retracting needle, which may matter for staff preference and training.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle mechanism? Yes. This catheter uses a button retracting needle and push-button shielding technology.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is the catheter visible under X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What materials are used in this catheter? The needle material is stainless steel, the catheter material is BD Vialon, and the hub material is plastic.

From Insyte Autoguard BC by BD.