Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 16 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 16 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

This peripheral IV catheter is a 16 gauge, 1.25 inch disposable catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers looking for a peripheral IV option that supports handling safety and catheter securement in clinical workflows. Key details include a 220 mL/min flow rate, radiopaque construction, and a ribbed hub with a straight plastic hub design.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings prioritizing needle handling safety
• Buyers selecting a 16 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter
• Single-use supply programs

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle helps contain the introducer needle for handling and disposal
• Safety guard gives a click indication when the needle is contained
• 16 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter supports peripheral IV access needs for this size
• 220 mL/min flow rate supports selection where flow performance matters
• Ribbed hub helps with catheter securement during use
• Radiopaque catheter can support visualization needs

Applications and Usage

• Placing peripheral IV access with a disposable catheter
• Supporting sharps handling workflows with a retracting safety needle
• Selecting a radiopaque IV catheter for clinical use
• Standardizing supply around a straight hub, without-port catheter format

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is a without-port design, which may matter for workflow preference
• The catheter uses a straight hub rather than a ported configuration
• Pressure rating is 300 psi for buyers matching product specifications to protocol needs
• Color is gray for visual size identification

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting safety needle, and the safety guard clicks when the introducer needle is contained.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 16 gauge with a 1.25 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. This catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter have a port? No. This is a without-port catheter.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate is 220 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.