Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a Protectiv Plus model with a 20 gauge catheter, 1-1/4 inch length, and a retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a disposable sterile catheter for IV access workflows where a radiopaque catheter and manual needle retraction are important. The catheter uses polyurethane with a straight hub and comes in a box of 50.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access supply purchasing
• Clinical settings that specify 20 gauge catheters
• Workflows that prefer manual needle retraction
• Facilities stocking sterile disposable IV catheters in box quantity

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for buyers who need this specific IV catheter size
• Retracting needle safety feature helps support sharps handling workflows
• Manual needle retraction for facilities that prefer this activation style
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility
• Polyurethane catheter with straight hub
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use clinical supply needs

Applications and Usage

• Stocking peripheral IV catheters for routine clinical use
• Selecting a 20 gauge catheter when that size is required
• Supplying IV access products where radiopaque catheters are preferred
• Purchasing single-use sterile catheters in a 50-count box

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, which may matter if your team standardizes on a specific safety activation style.
• A California Proposition 65 reporting requirement applies to this product.
• Confirm that 20 gauge and 1-1/4 inch length match your facility's IV catheter preference before ordering.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 20 gauge with a catheter length of 1-1/4 inch.
• Does this catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle and the product details specify manual needle retraction.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is noted as radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• How many catheters come in a box? Each box includes 50 peripheral IV catheters.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.