BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte Autoguard 20 gauge catheter with a 1 inch retracting needle. It fits facilities that want a disposable, sterile IV catheter with safety-focused handling and added securement support from winged stabilization. The radiopaque catheter, stainless steel needle, and pink 20 gauge format help buyers identify the right option for routine IV access selection.

Good Fit For

• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures
• Facilities prioritizing needle stick reduction
• Workflows that benefit from winged catheter securement

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports selection for this specific IV access size
• Retracting needle activates with a push button to reduce accidental needle stick injuries
• Winged hub gives a larger surface area for taping and improved catheter securement
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use clinical workflows
• Stainless steel needle and BD Vialon catheter material align with the product's specified construction

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV access in general exam room settings
• Peripheral IV catheter placement during dental procedures
• Clinical use where a retracting needle is preferred for safer handling
• Situations where taping surface area helps catheter securement

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is the 20 gauge, 1 inch version, so confirm size needs before ordering.
• The catheter uses a winged hub, which may matter if your protocol prefers winged securement.
• This is a disposable peripheral IV catheter intended for single use.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle with an Autoguard needle shielding device, and the needle retracts with the push of a button.
• What size is this IV catheter? This IV catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• Does the catheter support visibility on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What helps keep this catheter secured after placement? The winged design provides a larger surface area for taping, which helps with catheter securement.

From Insyte Autoguard by BD.