B. Braun Closed IV Catheter Introcan Safety 3 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Sliding Safety Needle, 200/CS

Closed IV Catheter Introcan Safety 3 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Sliding Safety Needle, 200/CS

This closed IV catheter is an Introcan Safety 3 18 gauge catheter with a 1.25 inch length and sliding safety needle. It fits buyers who want a disposable, sterile catheter for IV access while helping reduce needlestick risk during needle withdrawal. Key details include a winged plastic hub, polyurethane catheter, and a 105 mL/min flow rate.

Good Fit For

• IV access setups needing a closed catheter without port
• Facilities standardizing on safety needle catheter designs
• Clinical purchasing for sterile disposable catheter supply

Key Features

• Sliding safety needle shield moves into place as the needle is withdrawn to aid in prevention of needlestick injuries
• 18 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter size for buyers who need this specific IV access format
• Closed IV catheter design without port for workflows that call for a port-free configuration
• Sterile, disposable construction supports single-use clinical protocols
• Polyurethane catheter with radiopaque visibility for X-ray compatibility
• Winged plastic hub and universal bevel needle point for handling and placement

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement where an 18 gauge size is required
• Clinical settings that want a passive sliding safety needle to help reduce needlestick exposure
• Workflows that prefer a closed IV catheter without ports
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters in case quantities for facility use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1.25 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is an 18 gauge, 1.25 inch option, so confirm the size matches your protocol before ordering.
• The catheter is without port, which may matter for facilities comparing ported and non-ported configurations.
• A case purchase may be a better fit for departments managing routine IV catheter volume.

FAQ

• Does this IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This closed IV catheter uses a sliding safety needle shield that slides into place as the needle is pulled out of the catheter.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge with a 1.25 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter include a port? No. This is a closed IV catheter without port.
• What materials are used in the catheter and hub? The catheter is polyurethane, the hub is plastic, and the needle material is stainless steel.

From Introcan Safety 3 by B. Braun.