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

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

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte Autoguard 20 gauge model with a 1 inch catheter and retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a sterile, disposable catheter that supports needlestick safety and more secure taping through winged stabilization. The catheter uses BD Vialon material and includes a radiopaque design for visibility under X-ray.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement in clinical settings
• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures
• Teams prioritizing needle safety during IV starts

Key Features

• Retracting needle helps reduce accidental needlestick injury risk during catheter insertion
• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports selection for facilities that need this specific IV size
• Winged hub adds a larger taping surface to help improve catheter securement
• Sterile, disposable design suits single-use clinical workflows
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility when that is part of care protocols
• BD Vialon catheter material is paired with a stainless steel notched needle

Applications and Usage

• Starting peripheral IV access where a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter is needed
• Supporting safer IV insertion workflows with a retracting needle
• Securing an IV catheter with winged stabilization and taping
• Using a radiopaque catheter when X-ray visibility is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Choose the 20 gauge and 1 inch size only when that catheter size matches your protocol or patient needs.
• This catheter is disposable, so it is intended for single-use workflows.
• Winged hub style may be preferable for users who want added surface area for taping and securement.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle with an Autoguard needle shielding design to help reduce accidental needlestick injuries.
• What size is this IV catheter? This model is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• Does the catheter support secure taping? Yes. The winged design gives a larger surface area for taping, which can help with catheter securement.
• Is the catheter visible under X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque, which supports X-ray compatibility.

From Insyte Autoguard by BD.