BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard 16 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard 16 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

The Insyte Autoguard peripheral IV catheter is a sterile 16 gauge catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits facilities that want a disposable IV catheter with built-in needle shielding to help reduce accidental needlestick risk during peripheral access. This version is without port, uses a straight plastic hub, and has a 220 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Facilities prioritizing needle shielding safety
• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle activates with the push of a button to help reduce accidental needlestick injuries
• 16 gauge peripheral IV catheter for high-flow access, rated at 220 mL per minute
• BD Vialon catheter material is noted for enhanced clinical and economic outcomes
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility
• Without port configuration for buyers who prefer a portless catheter format
• Sterile, disposable catheter with a straight plastic hub and stainless steel notched needle

Applications and Usage

• Starting peripheral IV lines where a 16 gauge catheter is needed
• Clinical settings that want a retracting safety needle to support staff safety
• Procedures that benefit from a radiopaque catheter
• Workflows aiming to reduce IV restarts due to reduced complications

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.359 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is a without port design, so buyers who need an integrated port should choose a different configuration.
• The 16 gauge size and 220 mL per minute flow rate may be better suited to higher-flow IV needs than smaller-gauge options.
• Single each packaging can work well for replacement needs or unit-level purchasing.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle? Yes. This Insyte Autoguard catheter uses a retracting safety needle, and the needle retracts with the push of a button.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this IV catheter include a port? No. This version is a without port catheter.
• What gauge and flow rate does this catheter have? This catheter is 16 gauge and has a flow rate of 220 mL per minute.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.

From Insyte Autoguard by BD.