Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve 22 Gauge 1" Retracting Safety Needle, 1/EA

This peripheral IV catheter is a 22 gauge, 1 inch catheter with a retracting safety needle for peripheral IV access. It fits clinical settings that want a single-use, sterile catheter with added sharps protection and x-ray visibility. The ViaValve design pairs a radiopaque catheter with a 38 mL/min flow rate and 300 psi pressure rating.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access in clinical care settings
• Workflows that prioritize sharps safety
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• Retracting safety needle helps reduce needlestick risk during handling and disposal
• 22 gauge, 1 inch format supports peripheral IV access needs
• Radiopaque catheter improves x-ray visibility
• 38 mL/min flow rate and 300 psi pressure rating support reliable performance
• Without ports for a simple, streamlined setup
• Sterile, disposable design for single-use clinical workflows

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral IV access
• Procedures where a retracting safety needle can support safer disposal
• Settings that need x-ray visible catheter placement

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This catheter is without ports, which may matter if your protocol calls for a ported option.
• The product is intended for single use.
• Buyers matching existing sets should confirm the 22 gauge and 1 inch format.

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter have a safety needle? Yes. This catheter uses a retracting safety needle, and the safety guard surrounds the introducer needle after retraction.
• Is this catheter sterile and single use? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for single use.
• What size is this IV catheter? This catheter is 22 gauge with a 1 inch catheter length.
• Does this catheter include a port? No. This version is without ports.
• Is the catheter visible on x-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque for x-ray visibility.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.