BD Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX, 4BX/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte-N® 18 Gauge 1.16" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX, 4BX/CS

The Insyte-N peripheral IV catheter is an 18 gauge catheter with a retracting needle for peripheral intravenous access. It fits buyers looking for a sterile, disposable catheter that supports safer handling and routine placement workflows in clinical settings. This version uses a straight hub and radiopaque design, with a 1.16 inch to 1-1/4 inch length referenced in the source details.

Good Fit For

• General exam rooms
• Dental procedures
• Facilities prioritizing needle stick injury reduction
• Routine peripheral IV catheter placement

Key Features

• Retracting needle with Autoguard needle shielding helps reduce accidental needle stick injuries
• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for general intravenous access needs
• Straight hub supports standard catheter handling
• Radiopaque construction supports X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable format for single-use clinical workflows
• BD Vialon catheter material is noted for enhanced clinical and economic outcomes in the source details

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV access in general clinical care
• Exam room IV placement where a sterile disposable catheter is needed
• Dental procedure settings that require peripheral IV access
• Workflows where retracting needle safety is a purchasing priority

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is a disposable single-use product
• The needle safety mechanism uses push-button retraction
• The source references a straight hub, which may matter if your team standardizes on a specific hub style
• Source details reference the catheter length slightly differently, so confirm the needed length before ordering if exact fit is critical

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 that retracts with the push of a button.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. The source identifies this peripheral IV catheter as sterile.
• What gauge is this IV catheter? This Insyte-N catheter is 18 gauge.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The source identifies the catheter as radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• Is this product intended for single use? Yes. The source marks this peripheral IV catheter as disposable.

From Insyte-N by BD.