Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 200/CS

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 200/CS

This Peripheral IV Catheter is a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle for peripheral IV access. It fits healthcare settings that want a disposable catheter with needle safety support and a secure hub design for handling and placement. Key details for selection include a 65 mL/min flow rate, radiopaque construction, and a port-free design.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical settings using safety needle catheters
• Buyers standardizing on port-free IV catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports peripheral IV catheter selection by size
• Retracting safety needle helps contain the introducer needle for handling and disposal
• Safety guard gives a click indication when the needle is contained
• 65 mL/min flow rate supports infusion workflow needs
• Radiopaque catheter helps with visibility under X-ray
• Ribbed hub helps with catheter securement

Applications and Usage

• Placing a peripheral IV catheter where a 20 gauge, 1 inch size is appropriate
• Supporting sharps handling and disposal with a retracting safety needle
• Using a disposable radiopaque catheter in routine IV access workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without port, which may matter if your protocol calls for integrated port access.
• The straight plastic hub and ribbed hub design may affect securement preference and handling.
• This SKU uses a retracting safety needle, so it may suit facilities prioritizing needle containment after use.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting safety needle, and the safety guard clicks when the needle is contained.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge and 1 inch long.
• Does this catheter include a port? No. This model is without port.
• Is the catheter visible under X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. It is sterile and intended for disposable use.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.