Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a Protectiv Plus model with a 20 gauge catheter and a 1-1/4 inch retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a disposable, sterile catheter for IV access workflows where a retracting needle and radiopaque catheter are important selection points. The catheter uses polyurethane, includes a straight hub, and comes in a pink color code for quick gauge identification.

Good Fit For

• IV access setups that call for a 20 gauge catheter
• Clinical buyers standardizing on retracting needle safety features
• Settings where radiopaque catheter visibility is required

Key Features

• 20 gauge peripheral IV catheter for standard IV access selection
• 1-1/4 inch catheter length supports buyers who need this specific size
• Retracting needle adds a needle safety feature during use
• Radiopaque design helps support X-ray compatibility needs
• Polyurethane catheter with straight hub configuration
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use workflows

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement in clinical care settings
• Selecting a sterile disposable catheter for single-use IV access
• Purchasing a 20 gauge catheter with a retracting needle safety feature

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This product includes a California Proposition 65 reporting requirement.
• The hub type is straight, which may matter if your facility standardizes on a specific hub configuration.
• Color coding is pink for quick gauge identification during selection and setup.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Does this IV catheter have a needle safety feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle with manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile and single use? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. This catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What materials are used in the catheter and needle? The catheter material is polyurethane, the needle is stainless steel, and the hub material is plastic.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.