Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 18 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 18 Gauge 1-1/4" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable catheter with an 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch length and a retracting needle. It fits buyers looking for a safety-focused IV catheter for clinical workflows where easier handling and disposal matter. The catheter uses polyurethane, includes a straight hub, and supports a 110 mL/min flow rate.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV catheter placement
• Clinical settings that prefer a retracting needle design
• Workflows that value radiopaque catheter visibility

Key Features

• Retracting needle safety feature helps with handling and disposal
• Safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle
• Click indication signals when the needle is contained
• 18 gauge, 1-1/4 inch catheter for this specific size requirement
• 110 mL/min flow rate for infusion performance reference
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral intravenous access where an 18 gauge catheter is needed
• Situations where a retracting needle may support safer post-use handling
• Clinical use requiring a radiopaque catheter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Check that 18 gauge and 1-1/4 inch length match the intended catheter protocol.
• This catheter uses a straight hub rather than other hub styles.
• The product is disposable, so it is intended for single-use workflow.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle design? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle, and the safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle for handling and disposal.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge with a 1-1/4 inch catheter length.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate is 110 mL/min.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.