Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 16 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 16 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable ViaValve catheter with a 16 gauge size and 1-1/4 inch catheter length. It fits buyers who need a safety-focused IV catheter for clinical workflows where needle handling and disposal matter. A retracting needle, radiopaque catheter, and 220 mL/min flow rate help support visibility and efficient fluid delivery.

Good Fit For

• IV access workflows that prioritize needle safety
• Clinical settings using radiopaque peripheral IV catheters
• Buyers selecting a 16 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter size

Key Features

• 16 gauge catheter with 1-1/4 inch length for this specific IV access size
• Retracting needle safety feature helps contain the introducer needle after use
• Safety guard gives an audible click to indicate the needle is contained for handling and disposal
• 220 mL/min flow rate supports higher-flow IV applications
• Radiopaque catheter helps with X-ray visibility
• Ribbed hub helps facilitate secure catheter securement

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral IV catheter placement in clinical care settings
• Facilities standardizing on safety catheters with retracting needles
• Workflows that benefit from radiopaque catheter visibility

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU uses a 16 gauge catheter, so buyers should confirm that size matches their protocol.
• The catheter length is 1-1/4 inch, which may matter when standardizing IV access supplies.
• The product uses a straight hub configuration.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. This ViaValve peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle, and the safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle for handling and disposal.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 16 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for X-ray compatibility.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate is 220 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.