Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with a 22 gauge catheter and a 1 inch length. Buyers choosing IV access products for clinical settings may prefer it for its retracting needle safety feature and radiopaque catheter visibility. The catheter uses polyurethane and includes a straight hub with blue color coding.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access setups requiring a 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter
• Clinical environments that prefer retracting needle safety features
• Workflows that need a sterile, disposable peripheral IV catheter

Key Features

• 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter for buyers who need this specific IV access size
• Retracting needle safety feature helps support safer needle handling after use
• Sterile and disposable for single-use clinical workflows
• Radiopaque construction supports X-ray visibility
• Polyurethane catheter with straight hub configuration

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral intravenous catheter placement
• Facilities standardizing on 22 gauge IV catheters
• Clinical use where radiopaque catheter visibility is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, so buyers should confirm that matches staff preference and protocol.
• Storage is at USP controlled room temperature.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 22 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting needle with manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile.
• Can this catheter be seen on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque, which supports X-ray visibility.
• What material is used for the catheter? The catheter material is polyurethane.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.