Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 50/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1 Inch Retracting Safety Needle, 50/BX

This Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve is a 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers looking for a sterile, disposable peripheral IV catheter for clinical workflows where needlestick protection and clear handling cues matter. The catheter offers a 65 mL/min flow rate and a radiopaque design for added visibility.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement in clinical care settings
• Workflows that prioritize retracting needle safety
• Buyers standardizing on 20 gauge, 1 inch IV catheters

Key Features

• 20 gauge, 1 inch catheter for peripheral IV access
• Retracting safety needle helps support safer handling and disposal
• Safety guard gives a click when the needle is contained
• 65 mL/min flow rate for catheter selection by infusion needs
• Radiopaque catheter supports X-ray visibility
• Sterile, disposable format for single-use clinical use

Applications and Usage

• Peripheral intravenous catheter placement
• Single-use IV access where a retracting safety needle is preferred
• Setups that need a catheter visible under X-ray

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without port and without ports, which may matter for line selection.
• The hub is straight with a plastic hub material.
• Pressure rating is 300 psi.

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 clicks when the introducer needle is contained.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 20 gauge and 1 inch long.
• Is this catheter sterile? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter have a port? No. This model is without port and without ports.
• What is the flow rate? The stated flow rate for this catheter is 65 mL/min.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.