BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheters

Every peripheral IV start carries a risk the clinician placing it wants to eliminate: blood exposure, an accidental needlestick, or a line that fails and has to be restarted. The BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter system was built around those three concerns. Its closed design keeps the blood path sealed during insertion, the sliding safety needle retracts to shield the sharp, and the integrated needleless connector means fewer add-on components and fewer disconnection points where contamination and leakage occur.

What makes Nexiva distinct from a basic over-the-needle catheter is the combination of that closed pathway with BD's Vialon biomaterial. Vialon softens after insertion, which supports longer indwell times and has been associated with lower rates of phlebitis and unplanned restarts — a real cost saving when every restart means another catheter, another stick, and more patient discomfort. The winged, plastic hub gives you a stable grip and a securement point, and every catheter in this line is radiopaque so tip position can be confirmed on imaging.

Selecting the right gauge is the practical decision here, and it follows the standard color code. The 24-gauge yellow (383511 single-port, 383531 dual-port) at 3/4 inch suits neonatal, pediatric, and fragile veins. The 22-gauge blue dual-port (383532) is a versatile choice for routine adult infusion, while the 20-gauge pink (383516) steps up flow to 61 mL/min. For high-flow needs — rapid fluid resuscitation, blood products, or contrast — the 18-gauge green dual-port (383539) delivers 84 mL/min. Dual-port versions give clinicians a second access point for simultaneous infusion or intermittent medication without breaking the closed system.

These catheters are stocked for hospitals, infusion centers, surgical suites, and home infusion providers who want a single integrated device rather than assembling separate catheters, extension sets, and connectors. Browse the gauge and length that match your patient population above, or explore related supplies across Honest Medical.