Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Safety Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 20 Gauge 1" Retracting Safety Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile, disposable catheter for IV access workflows where safety and straightforward handling matter. Key details include manual needle retraction, a portless design, and a 65 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows that require a 20 gauge catheter
• Clinical settings that prefer a retracting safety needle
• Single-use sterile catheter needs
• Buyers standardizing on without-port IV catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports specific IV access size requirements
• Retracting safety needle adds a built-in safety feature for needle handling
• Manual needle retraction offers a familiar workflow for teams using manual activation
• Sterile and disposable format supports single-use clinical protocols
• Portless, straight-hub design suits buyers looking for a without-port configuration
• Radiopaque catheter and 300 psi pressure rating add visibility and performance details for selection

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access with a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters for routine clinical use
• Supporting IV catheter workflows where manual needle retraction is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, so staff should be comfortable with that activation method.
• The design is without port, which may matter for facilities standardizing on a specific catheter configuration.
• USP controlled room temperature storage applies for inventory handling.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter include a safety needle? Yes. The catheter uses a retracting safety needle.
• Is the needle retraction automatic or manual? This model uses manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this IV catheter have a port? No. This catheter is a without-port design.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.