Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 16 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Retracting Needle, 50/BX, 4BX/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 16 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Retracting Needle, 50/BX, 4BX/CS

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with a retracting needle for general peripheral intravenous use. It may fit facilities that want a 16 gauge catheter with manual needle retraction and radiopaque visibility. The catheter uses FEP polymer with a stainless steel needle and a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.

Good Fit For

• General peripheral IV catheter use
• Clinical settings that prefer a retracting needle design
• Buyers standardizing on 16 gauge peripheral IV catheters

Key Features

• Peripheral IV catheter for general intravenous access workflows
• Retracting needle with manual needle retraction
• Sterile, disposable format for single-use clinical settings
• 16 gauge size for buyers who need this specific catheter gauge
• Radiopaque construction supports X-ray visibility
• FEP polymer catheter with stainless steel needle and straight hub

Applications and Usage

• Purchasing peripheral IV catheters for general use in healthcare settings
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters with manual needle retraction
• Selecting a radiopaque 16 gauge catheter for peripheral IV protocols

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic mechanism.
• Buyers matching existing protocols may want to confirm the straight hub format.
• The catheter length is 1-1/4 inch, which may matter when standardizing by size.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle design? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle with manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• What gauge is this IV catheter? This catheter is 16 gauge.
• What is the catheter length? The catheter length is 1-1/4 inch.
• What materials are used in this catheter? This product has an FEP polymer catheter, a stainless steel needle, and a plastic hub.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.