Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv Plus 20 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv Plus 20 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

This peripheral IV catheter is a Protectiv Plus 20 gauge catheter with a 1.25 inch length and a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers looking for a sterile, disposable option for peripheral IV access in clinical settings where needle safety and consistent flow matter. Key details include manual needle retraction, a flow rate of 63 mL per minute, and a catheter rated to 300 psi.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• Facilities standardizing on 20 gauge IV catheters
• Buyers seeking a catheter with a retracting safety needle

Key Features

• 20 gauge peripheral IV catheter for standard IV access needs
• Retracting safety needle helps support sharps safety during use
• Manual needle retraction for workflows that prefer a manual safety step
• 1.25 inch catheter length for this specific size requirement
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical applications

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access for infusion therapy
• Stocking exam rooms, hospitals, and outpatient care areas with sterile disposable IV catheters
• Choosing a radiopaque catheter when X-ray visibility is important
• Supporting IV catheter workflows that use manual needle retraction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is a without-port design, which may matter for line access preferences.
• The catheter uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic retraction mechanism.
• The straight hub design may affect fit with facility preferences or established protocols.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety needle with manual needle retraction.
• What gauge and length is this catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge and 1.25 inch long.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this IV catheter have a port? No. This model is a without-port design.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.