Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv Plus 16 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv Plus 16 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety

Protectiv Plus Peripheral IV Catheter is a sterile disposable peripheral IV catheter for vascular access workflows that call for a 16 gauge catheter. Buyers looking for a straight hub, sliding safety design, and non blood control format may find this option fits their protocol and handling preferences. This version uses a 1-1/4 inch polyurethane catheter and supports a 215 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access setups that require a 16 gauge catheter
• Clinical protocols that prefer a straight hub without port
• Workflows that specify sliding safety and manual needle retraction

Key Features

• 16 gauge catheter supports higher flow needs with a stated 215 mL per minute flow rate
• 1-1/4 inch catheter length helps buyers match the SKU to their preferred placement format
• Polyurethane catheter with radiopaque design for visibility under X-ray
• Straight hub and without port configuration for facilities that prefer this setup
• Sliding safety with retracting needle design to support safer post-use handling
• Sterile, disposable format for single-use clinical workflows

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement in clinical care settings
• Stocking carts or supply rooms by gauge, catheter length, and hub style
• Facilities standardizing on sterile disposable IV catheters with safety retraction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is a non blood control model, so buyers should confirm that format matches facility preference.
• The catheter uses a straight hub and has no port, which may affect setup selection.
• Safety activation is sliding and the needle retraction is manual, so staff should use the device according to facility protocol.

FAQ

• What gauge is this peripheral IV catheter? This Protectiv Plus peripheral IV catheter is 16 gauge.
• What is the catheter length? The catheter length is 1-1/4 inch.
• Does this IV catheter have a port? No. This model is without port and without ports.
• What safety style does this catheter use? This catheter uses sliding safety and a retracting needle design with manual needle retraction.
• Is the catheter sterile and single use? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.