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 sterile 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a sliding safety design and straight hub. It fits clinicians who want one-handed insertion support, clear flashback confirmation, and a safety mechanism that retracts the needle into the catheter body. Polyurethane construction, radiopaque material, and a 61 mL per minute flow rate help support routine intravenous access tasks.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV insertion workflows
• Settings that prefer one-handed catheter advancement
• Buyers seeking a safety IV catheter with flashback confirmation
• Facilities standardizing on 20 gauge 1 inch catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports peripheral IV access in a commonly used size
• Sliding safety mechanism retracts the needle into the catheter body to support needlestick safety
• Ergonomic grip design with push-off tabs helps with one-handed insertion and catheter advancement
• Enhanced flashback design helps visualize blood return for vessel entry confirmation
• Polyurethane catheter with radiopaque material supports x-ray visibility
• Straight hub with ridged surface improves grip and stability when connecting IV administration lines

Applications and Usage

• Sampling blood intravenously
• Administering fluids intravenously
• General exam rooms
• Peripheral IV placement where sliding needle safety is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is non blood control, which may matter if your protocol calls for blood control designs.
• The hub is a straight style without ports.
• The catheter is color coded pink for gauge identification.
• This is a disposable catheter.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety mechanism? Yes. The catheter uses a sliding safety mechanism that retracts the needle fully into the catheter body, and it includes an audible lock confirmation.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge and 1 inch long.
• Can this catheter be used for blood sampling or fluid administration? Yes. The catheter is indicated to sample blood or administer fluids intravenously.
• Does this catheter support flashback confirmation? Yes. The enhanced flashback design helps visualize blood return along the needle shaft for confirmation of vessel entry.
• Is this catheter latex-free? Yes. It is not made with natural rubber latex and is also DEHP-free.

From Prevent SLS by McKesson.