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 an 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter with a straight hub. It fits buyers who need a sterile, disposable option for peripheral IV access and want a retracting safety needle with manual needle retraction. Key selection points include OCRILON polyurethane construction, radiopaque visibility, and a 110 mL/min flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows needing an 18 gauge catheter
• Facilities standardizing on straight hub, no-port catheter designs
• Clinical settings that prefer a sterile disposable catheter with a safety needle

Key Features

• 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for peripheral IV access
• Manual needle retraction with a retracting safety needle supports sharps safety workflow
• OCRILON polyurethane catheter material
• Straight hub and no port configuration for buyers who prefer a simple setup
• Radiopaque design helps support X-ray compatibility needs
• Sterile, disposable catheter with 110 mL/min flow rate and 300 psi pressure rating

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement where an 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch size is preferred
• Clinical use where a retracting safety needle is part of the needle safety process
• Workflows that need a radiopaque catheter for X-ray compatibility considerations

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic retraction mechanism.
• The design is a straight hub without ports, which may affect line setup preference.
• This SKU is green color coded for 18 gauge identification.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety needle and manual needle retraction.
• What size is this catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 18 gauge and 1-1/4 inch long.
• Does this catheter include a port? No. This is a without-port design with a straight hub.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. This catheter is radiopaque and noted for X-ray compatibility.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.