Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable catheter with a 22 gauge, 1 inch format and a retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a safety-focused IV catheter option for clinical workflows where radiopaque visibility and a straight hub are part of the selection criteria. The catheter uses polyurethane with a stainless steel needle and comes in a box quantity of 50.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV catheter selection by size and hub style
• Clinical settings using sterile disposable IV access products
• Workflows that prefer a retracting needle safety feature

Key Features

• 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter for buyers who need this specific IV catheter size
• Retracting needle supports needle safety during use
• Sterile and disposable for single-use clinical workflows
• Radiopaque construction helps with X-ray compatibility needs
• Straight hub design for facilities standardizing on that hub style
• Polyurethane catheter with stainless steel needle

Applications and Usage

• Stocking peripheral IV catheters in a 22 gauge, 1 inch size
• Purchasing sterile disposable IV catheters for routine facility use
• Standardizing on radiopaque IV catheters with a straight hub
• Supplying departments that prefer manual needle retraction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter uses manual needle retraction, which may matter for staff preference and training.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.
• Storage requirement is USP Controlled Room Temperature.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle, and the product details note manual needle retraction.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 22 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• What materials are used in the catheter and needle? The catheter is polyurethane, and the needle is stainless steel. The hub material is plastic.
• Is this peripheral IV catheter radiopaque? Yes. The product is noted as radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.

From Protectiv Plus by Smiths Medical.