Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 22 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Needle, 1/ EA

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv 22 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Needle, 1/ EA

The Protectiv peripheral IV catheter is a 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting needle for peripheral IV access. It fits buyers who need a sterile, disposable catheter for clinical settings where safety handling and clear line visibility matter. This version pairs a straight hub with radiopaque construction and a blue color for quick identification.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings using single-use sterile IV catheters
• Buyers standardizing by gauge, length, and hub style

Key Features

• 22 gauge, 1 inch format supports selection for specific peripheral IV access needs
• Retracting needle adds a built-in safety feature for needle handling
• Sterile, disposable catheter suits single-use clinical workflow
• Radiopaque construction helps with X-ray visibility
• Straight hub supports buyers who prefer that hub style
• Stainless steel needle and FEP polymer catheter combine with a plastic hub

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a 22 gauge peripheral IV catheter for routine placement
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters with a retracting needle safety feature
• Choosing a 1 inch catheter when that length matches facility preference
• Using a radiopaque catheter where X-ray compatibility is relevant

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Manual needle retraction means staff should be familiar with that safety mechanism
• Storage calls for USP controlled room temperature
• This SKU is a straight hub version, which may matter for standardization

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle, and the product details specify manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 22 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque, which supports X-ray compatibility.
• What materials are used in this catheter? The needle is stainless steel, the catheter is FEP polymer, and the hub is plastic.

From Protectiv by Smiths Medical.