Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with a 20 gauge catheter and a 1-1/4 inch length. It fits buyers who need a safety-focused IV catheter for clinical use, with manual needle retraction and a fully encased needle protection design to support safer handling. A straight hub, radiopaque catheter, and one-handed threading push-off tab can help streamline placement workflow.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings that prefer retracting needle safety features
• Buyers standardizing on 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch IV catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for buyers selecting this specific IV size
• Retracting needle safety feature supports safer needle handling after use
• Manual needle retraction offers controlled activation during catheter placement
• Fully encased needle protection design helps keep the needle guarded
• Push-off tab supports one-handed threading while keeping the hand behind the needle
• Radiopaque construction helps support X-ray visibility

Applications and Usage

• Placing peripheral IV access with a 20 gauge catheter
• Supporting safer post-stick handling with a retracting needle design
• Use in workflows where one-handed threading is preferred
• Selecting a radiopaque catheter for visibility under X-ray

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, so buyers should confirm that format matches staff preference and protocol.
• The product carries a California Proposition 65 reporting requirement.
• Storage requirement is USP Controlled Room Temperature.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle design? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle and a fully encased needle protection design.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Can this catheter support one-handed threading? Yes. The push-off tab is intended to facilitate one-handed threading.
• Is the catheter visible under X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque.
• Is this IV catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.