Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

The ViaValve peripheral IV catheter is a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers who want a sterile, disposable IV catheter for peripheral access with added needle containment during handling and disposal. This version is without ports, has a 65 mL/min flow rate, and uses a radiopaque polyurethane catheter with a pink hub.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings that prefer a port-free catheter
• Facilities standardizing on safety needle designs

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle helps contain the introducer needle after use for safer handling and disposal
• 20 gauge x 1 inch format supports peripheral IV catheter placement needs
• 65 mL/min flow rate gives buyers a clear reference for line performance
• Without port design suits workflows that call for a straight, port-free catheter
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility when that feature is needed
• Sterile, disposable construction aligns with single-use clinical protocols

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access with a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter
• Using a sterile disposable catheter where needle containment is important after insertion
• Selecting a radiopaque IV catheter for workflows that may involve X-ray confirmation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without ports, so buyers needing an integrated port should choose a different configuration
• The catheter length is 1 inch; confirm that size matches your standard peripheral IV protocol
• The listed flow rate is 65 mL/min, which may matter when comparing catheter options for infusion needs
• This item is sold as 1 each

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle? Yes. This model uses a retracting safety needle, and the safety guard surrounds the retracted introducer needle for handling and disposal.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge and 1 inch long.
• Does this catheter have an injection port? No. This version is without port and without ports.
• Is the catheter sterile and single use? Yes. The catheter is sterile and disposable.
• What is the flow rate for this catheter? The listed flow rate is 65 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.