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, disposable 20 gauge catheter with a 1 inch polyurethane catheter and a straight hub. It fits clinicians who want one-handed insertion support and a sliding safety mechanism that fully retracts the needle into the catheter body after use. Buyers choosing this SKU may also value the flashback chamber for vessel entry confirmation, radiopaque construction, and a 61 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• Workflows that benefit from one-handed catheter insertion and advancement
• Facilities standardizing on sliding safety IV catheters
• Use when visual flashback confirmation is preferred

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports standard peripheral IV access needs
• Sliding safety mechanism fully retracts the needle into the catheter body for sharps protection
• Ergonomic slide activation with contoured grips and push-off tabs helps with one-handed insertion and advancement
• Flashback chamber supports quick visual confirmation of vessel entry
• Polyurethane catheter is radiopaque, allowing use during x-rays or other radiation procedures
• DEHP-free, non-pyrogenic, and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Sampling blood intravenously
• Administering IV fluids
• Peripheral line placement where a straight hub is preferred
• Procedures where radiopaque catheter visibility may be useful

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This version uses a non blood control design.
• The catheter has a straight hub and no port.
• Flow rate is 61 mL per minute.
• Pressure rating is 300 psi.

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 an audible lock confirmation helps verify secure encapsulation.
• Can this catheter be used to sample blood or administer fluids? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is indicated to sample blood or administer fluids intravenously.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter have blood control or an injection port? No. This is a non blood control catheter and it is without ports.
• What materials and handling details may matter for facility selection? The catheter is made of polyurethane with a stainless steel needle. It is DEHP-free, non-pyrogenic, and not made with natural rubber latex.

From Prevent SLS by McKesson.