BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch Retracting Safety Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch Retracting Safety Needle

The Insyte Autoguard peripheral IV catheter is an 18 gauge catheter with a 1.16 inch length and a retracting safety needle. It fits facilities that want a peripheral IV option with needle retraction and stabilizing wings to support securement during placement. The push-button retraction helps reduce accidental needle stick injuries, and the larger wing surface gives clinicians more area for taping down the catheter.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement workflows
• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures
• Facilities prioritizing needlestick injury reduction

Key Features

• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for routine catheter placement needs
• 1.16 inch catheter length for buyers selecting a specific size
• Retracting safety needle activates with a push of a button to help reduce accidental needle stick injuries
• Autoguard needle shielding device supports safer post-use needle handling
• Stabilizing wings create a larger taping surface to improve catheter securement
• BD Vialon biomaterial is noted for easier penetration and reduced IV restarts due to reduced complications

Applications and Usage

• Placing peripheral IV catheters in clinical care settings
• Supporting securement where extra wing surface helps with taping
• Reducing post-insertion handling risk with push-button needle retraction
• Use in general exam rooms
• Use during dental procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1.16 Inch.
• This SKU is the 18 gauge, 1.16 inch version, so buyers should confirm that size matches their protocol.
• The safety mechanism uses push-button needle retraction, which may matter for staff preference and training.
• Stabilizing wings can be useful when secure taping is part of the placement workflow.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting safety needle with push-button activation, and the Autoguard needle shielding device helps reduce accidental needle stick injuries.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge and 1.16 inch long.
• How does this catheter support securement? Stabilizing wings give clinicians a larger surface area for taping down the catheter, which can improve catheter securement.
• Where might this catheter be used? The source information supports use in general exam rooms and dental procedures, along with broader peripheral IV placement workflows.

From Insyte-N by BD.