BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is an Insyte-N 18 gauge model with a retracting needle for disposable use. It fits buyers looking for a sterile catheter option that helps reduce accidental needlestick injuries and supports peripheral IV placement in clinical settings. Key details include a 1.16 inch to 1-1/4 inch catheter length range in the source data, a straight hub, and radiopaque construction.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures

Key Features

• Retracting needle with Autoguard needle shielding helps reduce accidental needlestick injuries
• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for general-use IV access workflows
• BD Vialon catheter material is noted for enhanced clinical and economic outcomes
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility
• Straight hub configuration for peripheral IV catheter use
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use clinical settings

Applications and Usage

• Placing peripheral IV access during dental procedures
• Supporting IV starts in general exam rooms
• Selecting a disposable sterile catheter for routine peripheral access
• Choosing a catheter with a retracting needle safety feature

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses an 18 gauge format, so buyers should confirm that gauge is appropriate for their protocol.
• The safety feature is a retracting needle, which may matter for sharps injury prevention workflows.
• Source data shows the catheter length as 1.16 inch in the title and 1-1/4 inch in attributes.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This Insyte-N peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle with an Autoguard needle shielding device to help reduce accidental needlestick injuries.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. The source data identifies this peripheral IV catheter as sterile.
• What gauge is this IV catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The source data lists this peripheral IV catheter as radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What hub type does this catheter use? This peripheral IV catheter has a straight hub.

From Insyte-N by BD.