BD Nexiva® Closed IV Catheter 18 Gauge, 20/BX, 4BX/CS

Nexiva® Closed IV Catheter 18 Gauge, 20/BX, 4BX/CS

The Nexiva closed IV catheter is an 18 gauge sterile disposable catheter for IV access workflows that call for a closed catheter design. It fits clinical settings that value catheter stability, insertion confirmation, and needle safety during placement. This version includes a winged hub, a Q-Syte luer access split septum port, and a green color code.

Good Fit For

• IV access procedures in clinical care settings
• Standardizing on 18 gauge closed IV catheters
• Workflows that prefer a split septum access port
• Facilities looking for disposable sterile catheter options

Key Features

• Closed IV catheter format supports IV access workflows that require a closed system
• Soft, flexible stabilization platform is designed for stability, comfort, and reduced catheter movement in the vessel
• Instaflash Needle Technology helps confirm vessel entry to reduce hit-and-miss insertion
• Passive needle-shielding engages as the needle is withdrawn for added safety handling
• 18 gauge catheter with winged hub for buyers standardizing around this access size and hub style
• Sterile, disposable design suited to single-use clinical procedures

Applications and Usage

• Placing peripheral IV access with an 18 gauge closed catheter
• Supporting insertion workflows where visible vessel-entry confirmation is valued
• Using a winged catheter configuration for placement and securement handling
• Selecting sterile disposable catheters for single-patient use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1.65 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Choose this catheter only if 18 gauge matches the intended IV access protocol.
• The port type is a Q-Syte luer access split septum, so buyers should confirm it matches their preferred access setup.
• This SKU uses a winged hub configuration, which may matter for clinician preference and standardization.
• The catheter includes passive needle-shielding during needle withdrawal, which may support safety-focused purchasing requirements.

FAQ

• What gauge is this Nexiva closed IV catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge.
• Is this IV catheter sterile? Yes. This Nexiva closed IV catheter is sterile.
• Does this catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. The catheter uses passive needle-shielding technology that engages as the needle is withdrawn.
• What kind of access port does this catheter use? This catheter uses a Q-Syte luer access split septum port.
• What helps with catheter stability during use? The catheter is integrated with a soft, flexible stabilization platform designed for stability, comfort, and to minimize catheter movement in the vessel.

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