Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 18 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 18 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Straight Hub

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable catheter with an 18 gauge size, 1-1/4 inch catheter length, and straight hub. It fits buyers looking for a peripheral IV option with a retracting safety needle and manual needle retraction for clinical workflows. OCRILON polyurethane construction, radiopaque visibility, and a 110 mL per minute flow rate help support product selection.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings that prefer manual needle retraction
• Buyers needing a straight hub catheter without ports

Key Features

• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for routine IV access needs
• 1-1/4 inch catheter length for buyers who need this specific size
• Retracting safety needle with manual needle retraction to support needle safety workflow
• OCRILON polyurethane catheter material
• Straight hub, without ports, for a simple catheter configuration
• Sterile and disposable for single-use clinical settings

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral intravenous catheter placement
• Facilities standardizing on 18 gauge IV catheters
• Clinical use where a radiopaque catheter is preferred
• Setups that require a 300 psi pressure rating

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic retraction design.
• The hub is straight and the catheter is without ports, which may affect line setup preference.
• Color coded green for quick visual gauge identification.
• California Proposition 65 warning applies.

FAQ

• What gauge is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 18 gauge.
• Does this catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety needle with manual needle retraction.
• What is the catheter length? The catheter length is 1-1/4 inch.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter include a port? No. This straight hub catheter is without ports.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.