BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX, 4BX/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte® Autoguard® 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX, 4BX/CS

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable Insyte Autoguard unit with a 20 gauge catheter, 1 inch length, and retracting needle. It fits facilities looking to support peripheral IV placement while helping reduce accidental needlestick risk and improve catheter securement. Winged construction, radiopaque visibility, and a stainless steel needle support everyday clinical workflow.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement in general exam rooms
• Dental procedures using peripheral IV access
• Facilities prioritizing safety needle technology
• Teams standardizing on winged IV catheters

Key Features

• Retracting needle activates with a button push to help reduce accidental needlestick injuries
• Winged hub gives a larger taping surface to support catheter securement
• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter suits buyers standardizing this specific size
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility when that is part of the workflow
• Sterile, disposable construction fits single-use clinical procedures
• Stainless steel needle and BD Vialon catheter materials align with the stated product build

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement during routine patient care
• IV access in general exam room settings
• IV starts in dental procedure settings
• Clinical workflows where radiopaque catheter visibility is preferred
• Single-use applications where sterile catheters are required

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is the 20 gauge, 1 inch version, so buyers should confirm that size matches their protocol.
• The catheter uses a winged hub, which may matter for securement preference and taping technique.
• The needle is retracting, which may be useful for facilities focused on safety-oriented IV start workflows.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include 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 and single use? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter have wings for securement? Yes. The winged hub provides a larger surface area for taping down the catheter.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.

From Insyte Autoguard by BD.