BD Nexiva® Closed IV Catheter 18 Gauge

Nexiva® Closed IV Catheter 18 Gauge

The Nexiva Closed IV Catheter 18 Gauge is a sterile, disposable closed IV catheter for IV access workflows. It fits buyers looking for a catheter with a winged hub, Q-Syte Luer access split septum port, and a built-in safety needle for everyday clinical use. This version uses a Vialon biomaterial catheter with a stainless steel needle and includes an integrated stabilization platform to support comfort and help minimize catheter movement.

Good Fit For

• IV access procedures using a closed catheter system
• Clinical settings that prefer a safety needle design
• Workflows where catheter stability and reduced vessel irritation matter

Key Features

• 18 gauge closed IV catheter for IV access needs
• Integrated stabilization platform supports stability and comfort while helping minimize catheter movement
• Instaflash Needle Technology helps confirm vessel entry and may support more focused insertion
• Passive needle-shielding engages during needle withdrawal for added safety handling
• Q-Syte Luer access split septum port supports closed access workflow
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical applications

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Supporting closed IV access workflows
• Procedures where confirmation of vessel entry is important during insertion

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.65 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is disposable and intended for single use.
• The product uses an 18 gauge format, which should be matched to the facility's protocol and patient needs.
• The port type is Q-Syte Luer access split septum, so buyers may want to confirm workflow preference before ordering.

FAQ

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 This Nexiva closed IV catheter uses a safety needle and passive needle-shielding engages as the needle is withdrawn.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

From Nexiva by BD.