McKesson Peripheral IV Catheter Prevent SLS 20 Gauge 1 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety

Peripheral IV Catheter Prevent SLS 20 Gauge 1 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety

This peripheral IV catheter is a 20 gauge, 1 inch safety catheter with a straight hub and sliding needle protection. It fits IV access workflows where clinicians want one-handed insertion support, clear flashback visualization, and a safety mechanism that helps reduce needlestick exposure through disposal. The catheter uses polyurethane construction, is radiopaque, and comes sterile in a box quantity suited to routine clinical purchasing.

Good Fit For

• IV access setups that prefer sliding safety activation
• Clinical teams using one-handed or two-handed insertion techniques
• General exam rooms
• Facilities standardizing 20 gauge 1 inch peripheral IV catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter size for buyers standardizing a specific IV access format
• Sliding safety mechanism retracts the needle into the catheter body to support needlestick safety
• Straight hub design with ridged hub helps improve grip and stability during line connection
• Enhanced flashback design helps clinicians confirm vessel entry more quickly
• Polyurethane catheter is radiopaque for visibility during x-rays or other radiation-based imaging
• Sterile, disposable catheter is DEHP-free and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Sampling blood intravenously
• Administering fluids intravenously
• Routine peripheral IV placement in general exam rooms
• Workflows that need visual flashback confirmation of vessel entry
• Settings where radiopaque catheter material is helpful during imaging

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This version is non blood control, which may matter for buyers comparing blood exposure control features.
• The catheter uses a straight hub and does not include ports.
• Color coding supports gauge identification, with pink for this 20 gauge size.
• Pressure rating is 300 psi and listed flow rate is 61 mL per minute.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety mechanism? Yes. This catheter uses a sliding safety mechanism that retracts the needle into the catheter body, with an audible lock confirmation when the needle is encapsulated.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Can this catheter be used for blood sampling or IV fluid administration? Yes. The catheter is indicated to sample blood or administer fluids intravenously.
• Does this catheter have blood control or a port? No. This version is non blood control and it is without ports.
• Is the catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. Each catheter is individually wrapped, sterile, and intended for disposable use.

From Prevent SLS by McKesson.