Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a 22 gauge, 1 inch ViaValve catheter with a retracting needle for peripheral IV access. It fits clinical settings where staff want a single-use sterile catheter with added needle containment and x-ray visibility for placement. The catheter has a straight hub, blue color coding, and comes 50 per box for routine procedural supply needs.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• Facilities standardizing single-use sterile IV catheters
• Teams that prefer a retracting needle safety design
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms

Key Features

• Retracting needle helps reduce needlestick exposure during handling and disposal
• Distinct click confirms the needle is securely contained
• 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter supports peripheral IV access
• Radiopaque catheter can be seen under x-ray for placement visibility
• Straight hub and ribbed hub design support secure catheter placement and insertion handling
• Sterile, disposable format works well for single-use clinical workflows

Applications and Usage

• Starting peripheral IV lines
• Routine IV catheter placement in exam or treatment areas
• Clinical workflows where x-ray visibility of the catheter is useful
• Facilities purchasing box quantities for regular procedural use

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: 50/Box.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is a 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter, so buyers should confirm that size meets their protocol.
• The catheter uses a retracting needle safety design, which may matter for staff preference and training.
• Color coding is blue for quick visual identification during setup and selection.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle feature? Yes. The catheter uses a retracting needle, and the safety guard fully encloses the retracted needle.
• How can staff tell when the needle is secured? A distinct click indicates the needle is securely contained for safer handling and disposal.
• What size is this catheter? This catheter is 22 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Is the catheter visible under x-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for visibility under x-rays.
• Is this catheter sterile and single use? Yes. It is sterile and intended for disposable, single-use clinical applications.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.