Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus-W 18 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Winged Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter Protectiv® Plus-W 18 Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Polyurethane Winged Hub Non Blood Control Sliding Safety, 1/EA

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable catheter with an 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter and a winged hub. It fits IV access workflows that call for a sliding safety design, manual needle retraction, and non blood control construction. OCRILON polyurethane catheter material, radiopaque visibility, and a 110 mL/min flow rate may help buyers match this option to facility protocol and application needs.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access setups that require an 18 gauge catheter
• Clinical settings using winged hub catheters
• Workflows that specify sliding safety and manual needle retraction

Key Features

• 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for buyers selecting a specific IV access size
• OCRILON polyurethane catheter material for a flexible peripheral IV option
• Winged hub supports handling during placement
• Sliding safety with retracting needle and manual needle retraction for safety-focused workflows
• Radiopaque catheter helps with visibility under X-ray
• Sterile, disposable single each format for individual procedure use

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement where an 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch size is needed
• Single sterile procedure use in clinical care settings
• Facilities selecting radiopaque IV catheters for X-ray compatibility

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is non blood control, which may matter for protocol selection.
• The product uses manual needle retraction rather than an automatic retraction design.
• This SKU is a single each unit.

FAQ

• What size is this peripheral IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 18 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter have a safety mechanism? Yes. This catheter uses a sliding safety design with a retracting needle and manual needle retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this IV catheter include blood control? No. This version is non blood control.
• Is the catheter radiopaque? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque and noted as X-ray compatible.

From Protectiv Plus-W by Smiths Medical.