BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte-N 18 gauge catheter with a retracting needle for peripheral intravenous access. It fits buyers who want a disposable, sterile catheter with built-in needle shielding to help reduce accidental needle stick injuries in clinical settings. Key details include a straight hub, radiopaque design, and an approximately 1.16 to 1.25 inch catheter length.

Good Fit For

• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures
• Facilities seeking needle shielding for IV catheter workflows

Key Features

• Retracting needle with Autoguard needle shielding helps reduce accidental needle stick injuries
• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for general peripheral intravenous access
• Sterile, disposable format supports single-use clinical workflow
• Radiopaque construction supports X-ray visibility
• Straight hub design for standard handling preferences
• BD Vialon catheter material is paired with a stainless steel needle

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access in general clinical settings
• Use in exam rooms where sterile, disposable IV catheters are needed
• Dental procedure settings that require peripheral IV catheter placement

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is an 18 gauge option, so buyers should confirm gauge preference for the intended IV protocol
• The catheter uses a straight hub, which may matter for facility standardization
• Radiopaque visibility may be relevant when X-ray compatibility is part of the workflow

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle with an Autoguard needle shielding device that retracts with the push of a button.
• Is this IV catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable, single-use workflow.
• What gauge is this catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 18 gauge.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What is the catheter length? The source details indicate a catheter length around 1.16 to 1.25 inch.

From Insyte-N by BD.