Protectiv Peripheral IV Catheters

Every peripheral IV start carries a needlestick risk — which is exactly what the Protectiv line from Smiths Medical ASD is engineered to reduce. These sterile, single-use catheters feature a retracting safety needle that shields the sharp automatically as the needle withdraws, helping clinicians comply with sharps-safety protocols while protecting themselves and their patients during venous access.

Built from FEP polymer with a radiopaque design, Protectiv catheters advance smoothly into the vein and remain visible under imaging for confident placement verification. The straight plastic hub and stainless steel needle deliver a clean, controlled insertion, and every catheter arrives sterile and disposable for reliable single-patient use in hospitals, infusion centers, surgical suites, and home infusion settings.

Selecting the right size is the practical question most buyers face, and Protectiv follows the universal color-coded gauge system so you can match flow rate to clinical need at a glance:

• 14 gauge (orange), 1.25" — highest flow at 325 mL/min, for rapid fluid or blood resuscitation.
• 18 gauge (green), 1.25" — 110 mL/min, a workhorse for blood products and surgical fluids.
• 20 gauge (pink) — around 63–65 mL/min in 1" and 1.25" lengths, the everyday choice for most adult infusions.
• 22 gauge (blue), 1" — 38 mL/min, gentler on smaller or fragile veins.

All configurations here are the non-ported straight-hub style, keeping the setup simple for standard line connections. Stocking a range of gauges means your team is ready for everything from routine hydration to high-volume delivery without reaching for a different product line.

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