Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 18 Gauge 1.25 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

The ViaValve peripheral IV catheter is an 18 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers who want a disposable, sterile catheter for peripheral IV access while supporting safer handling and disposal workflows. Key details include a 110 mL/min flow rate, radiopaque catheter design, and a ribbed hub that helps with securement.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings that prioritize needle safety
• Situations where radiopaque catheter visibility is preferred

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle with audible click helps confirm needle containment for handling and disposal
• 18 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter supports peripheral IV catheter placement
• 110 mL/min flow rate for applications that call for this catheter size
• Radiopaque catheter helps support X-ray visibility
• Ribbed hub helps with catheter securement during use
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical workflow

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Supporting safer needle handling after catheter placement
• Using a catheter that can be identified on X-ray
• Selecting an 18 gauge, 1.25 inch IV catheter for routine clinical use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1.25 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without a port.
• The hub is straight.
• Pressure rating is 300 psi.
• Needle point style is V-Point.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle? Yes. This ViaValve peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting safety needle, and the safety guard produces a click to indicate the needle is contained.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 18 gauge with a catheter length of 1.25 inch.
• Does this catheter have a port? No. This version is without a port.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate for this catheter is 110 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.