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 option with an 18 gauge catheter and a straight hub. It fits buyers who need a manual needle retraction safety feature for peripheral IV access in professional care settings. Key details include a 1-1/4 inch polyurethane catheter, radiopaque construction, and a 110 mL per minute flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings that prefer manual needle retraction
• Buyers standardizing on 18 gauge straight hub catheters

Key Features

• 18 gauge peripheral IV catheter for routine IV access needs
• Manual needle retraction adds a retracting safety needle feature
• 1-1/4 inch OCRILON polyurethane catheter supports the specified catheter format
• Straight hub design for buyers who prefer this hub configuration
• Radiopaque catheter helps support X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable single unit for one-time use

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access with an 18 gauge catheter
• Supporting IV therapy workflows that call for a straight hub design
• Use where a sterile, disposable catheter is required
• Applications that benefit from a radiopaque catheter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic retraction design.
• The configuration is without ports, so buyers should confirm that port-free design matches their protocol.
• Flow rate is 110 mL per minute and pressure rating is 300 psi.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 18 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety needle with manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter include ports? No. This model is without ports and has a straight hub.
• What is the catheter material and flow rate? The catheter is made of polyurethane, specifically OCRILON polyurethane, and the stated flow rate is 110 mL per minute.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.