Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 20 Gauge 1.25" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable 20 gauge catheter with a 1.25 inch length and a retracting safety needle. It fits buyers who want a peripheral IV option that supports safer needle handling and straightforward securement in clinical settings. Key details include a radiopaque catheter, a straight plastic hub, and a without-port design.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV placement
• Clinical settings that prioritize needle safety
• Workflows that need a without-port catheter
• Buyers standardizing on 20 gauge IV catheters

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle helps contain the introducer needle for handling and disposal
• 20 gauge, 1.25 inch catheter size for peripheral IV catheter use
• Radiopaque design supports X-ray visibility
• Ribbed hub helps with catheter securement
• 63 mL/min flow rate for peripheral IV delivery needs
• Sterile, disposable catheter for single-use workflow

Applications and Usage

• Placing a peripheral IV line with a 20 gauge catheter
• Selecting a sterile disposable catheter for single-patient use
• Choosing a radiopaque catheter when X-ray visibility matters
• Supporting safer post-insertion needle handling and disposal

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter has a without-port design, which may matter if your workflow requires an integrated port.
• The hub is straight, so buyers should confirm it matches their preferred setup.
• Flow rate is 63 mL/min, which can be a practical selection point for infusion needs.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle? 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 IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 20 gauge with a 1.25 inch catheter length.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• Does this catheter have a port? No. This is a without-port peripheral IV catheter.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.