Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 18 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 18 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with an 18 gauge catheter and a 1-1/4 inch length. It fits buyers looking for a safety-focused IV catheter for peripheral access, with a retracting needle and a fully encased needle protection design to support safer handling during insertion. One-handed threading with a push-off tab can also help streamline placement workflow.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement workflows
• Settings that prefer a retracting needle safety feature
• Buyers seeking one-handed threading support

Key Features

• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for peripheral access needs
• Retracting needle helps support safer sharps handling
• Fully encased needle protection design for smooth insertion
• Push-off tab supports one-handed threading during placement
• Radiopaque construction helps support X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use workflow

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Supporting safer needle handling during catheter insertion
• Workflows where one-handed threading is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses a straight hub.
• The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle and a fully encased needle protection design.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• Can this catheter be seen on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• Does this catheter support one-handed threading? Yes. A push-off tab facilitates one-handed threading to help keep the hand behind the needle until it locks within the needle guard.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.