Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Retracting Needle, 50/BX, 4BX/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Retracting Needle, 50/BX, 4BX/CS

Protectiv Peripheral IV Catheter is a sterile disposable peripheral IV catheter with a 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter and a retracting needle safety feature. It fits buyers who need a catheter for peripheral IV access and want one-handed threading support with manual needle retraction to help keep hands behind the needle during activation. This version uses an FEP polymer catheter, a stainless steel needle, a straight hub, and radiopaque construction for X-ray visibility.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV catheter selection where a 20 gauge size is needed
• Workflows that prefer one-handed threading support
• Settings that value a retracting needle safety feature

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for peripheral IV catheter needs
• Retracting needle safety feature with manual needle retraction
• Push-off tab supports one-handed threading during use
• Fully encased needle protection design helps keep the needle guarded after activation
• FEP polymer catheter with stainless steel needle
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement using a 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter
• Clinical workflows where one-handed threading can support handling
• Situations where radiopaque catheter visibility on X-ray is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, so buyers should confirm that workflow preference before ordering.
• The hub type is straight, which may matter for standardization across a unit or facility.
• Storage requirement is USP controlled room temperature.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 20 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter include a needle safety feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle design with manual needle retraction.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What materials are used in this IV catheter? The catheter is FEP polymer, the needle is stainless steel, and the hub is plastic.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.