Smiths Medical Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 24 Gauge 5/8" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

Peripheral IV Catheter ViaValve® 24 Gauge 5/8" Retracting Needle, 50 EA/BX

This peripheral IV catheter is a sterile, disposable option with a retracting needle for peripheral IV access. It fits buyers looking for a smaller 24 gauge catheter for clinical settings where safety handling and visibility on X-ray matter. The catheter uses polyurethane construction, a straight hub, and a radiopaque design, with a yellow color for quick visual identification.

Good Fit For

• Peripheral IV access workflows
• Clinical areas prioritizing retracting needle safety
• Facilities standardizing sterile disposable IV catheters

Key Features

• Retracting needle safety feature helps support safer handling and disposal
• Sterile, disposable catheter suits single-use clinical workflows
• 24 gauge format supports selection for smaller-gauge IV access needs
• Radiopaque construction helps with X-ray visibility
• Polyurethane catheter material supports flexible catheter performance
• Ribbed hub helps facilitate securement during use

Applications and Usage

• Establishing peripheral intravenous access in clinical care settings
• Stocking procedure areas that require sterile disposable IV catheters
• Supporting workflows where a retracting needle may aid post-use handling
• Selecting radiopaque catheters for settings where X-ray visibility is relevant

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Verify the needed gauge and catheter length before ordering for your protocol
• This catheter uses a straight hub, which may matter for product standardization
• Color coding is yellow, which can help with visual identification during setup

FAQ

• Does this peripheral IV catheter include a safety needle feature? Yes. This peripheral IV catheter uses a retracting needle, and the product details note a safety guard around the retracted introducer needle for handling and disposal.
• Is this catheter sterile and disposable? Yes. The catheter is sterile and intended for disposable, single-use workflow.
• What gauge is this IV catheter? This peripheral IV catheter is 24 gauge.
• Is the catheter visible on X-ray? Yes. The catheter is radiopaque, which means it is designed for X-ray compatibility.
• What material is used for the catheter? The catheter material is polyurethane.

From ViaValve by Smiths Medical.