Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable catheter with a 20 gauge size, 1 inch catheter length, and a retracting needle safety feature. It fits buyers looking for a peripheral IV option from Protectiv Plus for clinical use where radiopaque visibility and manual needle retraction matter. The straight hub design, polyurethane catheter, and stainless steel needle help define this specific configuration.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access setups that call for a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter
• Clinical environments using sterile, disposable IV catheters
• Workflows that prefer a retracting needle design

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch peripheral IV catheter for this specific access size and length
• Retracting needle safety feature supports needle retraction workflow
• Sterile and disposable for single-use clinical handling
• Radiopaque construction supports X-ray compatibility
• Polyurethane catheter paired with a stainless steel needle
• Straight hub with pink color coding for quick visual identification

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a peripheral IV catheter in a 20 gauge, 1 inch configuration
• Stocking sterile disposable IV catheters for routine clinical use
• Choosing a radiopaque catheter when X-ray compatibility is needed
• Standardizing on a straight-hub catheter with manual needle retraction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, so teams should align selection with their preferred safety workflow.
• The catheter length is 1 inch and the gauge is 20, which should be matched to facility protocol and intended access needs.
• This is a disposable peripheral IV catheter intended for single use.

FAQ

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

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.