Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 18 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 18 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 200 EA/CS

This peripheral IV catheter is an 18 gauge, 1.25 inch option with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers who need 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 construction, and a ribbed hub that helps with securement.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Settings that prioritize safety needle handling
• Buyers standardizing on 18 gauge, 1.25 inch catheters

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle helps contain the introducer needle for handling and disposal
• Safety guard gives a click to indicate the needle is contained
• 18 gauge catheter with 1.25 inch length for peripheral IV catheter use
• 110 mL/min flow rate supports IV therapy needs
• Radiopaque catheter helps with visibility under X-ray
• Ribbed hub helps facilitate catheter securement

Applications and Usage

• Placing a peripheral IV catheter with a retracting safety needle
• Supporting disposal workflows where needle containment matters
• Selecting a radiopaque catheter for X-ray compatible use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without a port
• The hub is straight
• The pressure rating is 300 psi

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle feature? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety 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 catheter length of 1.25 inch.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter have a port? No. This model is without a port.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate is 110 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.