BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC 20 Gauge 1.16 Inch BD Vialon Straight Hub Blood Control

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC 20 Gauge 1.16 Inch BD Vialon Straight Hub Blood Control

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte Autoguard BC model with blood control and a straight hub. It fits buyers looking for a shielded IV catheter for peripheral access where needlestick reduction and blood control matter in everyday clinical workflow. This version uses a 20 gauge catheter with a 1.16 inch length and BD Vialon catheter material.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings prioritizing needlestick reduction
• Buyers standardizing on straight hub catheters
• Facilities that specify 20 gauge, 1.16 inch IV catheters

Key Features

• Blood control technology helps support cleaner IV starts and handling
• Push-button shielding technology is proven to reduce needlestick injuries
• 20 gauge catheter suits buyers who need this specific gauge for peripheral IV access
• 1.16 inch catheter length helps match facility preference for this insertion length
• Straight plastic hub offers a familiar hub style for selection consistency
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement where blood control is preferred
• IV access workflows that call for a push-button safety needle
• Standardizing supply selection around a straight hub 20 gauge catheter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.16 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• This catheter has a straight hub and no port, which may matter if your protocol calls for a different hub or port configuration.
• The catheter is 20 gauge and 1.16 inch long, so buyers should confirm the size matches site preference and facility standardization.
• This model has a 300 psi pressure rating and a stated flow rate of 61 mL per minute for selection comparison.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety feature? Yes. This catheter uses a push-button retracting safety needle, and the product details state the shielding technology is proven to reduce needlestick injuries.
• Does this IV catheter have blood control? Yes. This Insyte Autoguard BC catheter includes blood control technology.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1.16 inch catheter length.
• What hub style does this catheter use? This model has a straight hub and no port.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.

From Insyte Autoguard BC by BD.