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

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

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with a 20 gauge catheter, 1 inch length, and retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a peripheral IV catheter that supports everyday IV access workflows in clinical settings while adding a needle safety feature. The catheter uses polyurethane construction, includes a straight hub, and is radiopaque for X-ray visibility.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access procedures
• Clinical areas that prefer a retracting needle catheter
• Facilities purchasing sterile disposable IV catheters by the box

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter for peripheral IV access selection
• Retracting needle adds a built-in safety feature during use
• Sterile and disposable for single-use clinical workflows
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility
• Polyurethane catheter with straight hub design
• Box quantity of 50 helps support department purchasing volume

Applications and Usage

• Stocking peripheral IV catheter supplies in hospitals or clinics
• Supporting IV insertion workflows where a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter is appropriate
• Purchasing sterile disposable catheters for routine vascular access supply needs

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Choose the 20 gauge size and 1 inch catheter length only if they match your IV access protocol and patient needs.
• The needle uses manual retraction, which may matter for teams standardizing safety-catheter workflows.
• A straight hub configuration may be relevant if your department prefers a specific hub style.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 20 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter include a needle safety feature? Yes. This catheter has a retracting needle, and the product details specify manual needle retraction.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter sterile? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended as a disposable product.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What is the catheter material? The catheter material is polyurethane.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.