BD 381237 - IV Catheter 20G x 1.88 Inch Pink Peripheral Intravenous Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

BD 381237 - IV Catheter 20G x 1.88 Inch Pink Peripheral Intravenous Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

The BD 381237 IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use peripheral intravenous catheter designed to provide reliable vascular access for medication administration, fluid therapy, blood product delivery, and infusion treatments. Featuring a 20-gauge catheter size, extended 1.88-inch catheter length, and pink color coding for quick gauge identification, this catheter is suitable for a wide variety of clinical applications requiring secure and dependable peripheral IV access.

The 20G size offers an effective balance between flow performance and patient comfort, while the longer 1.88-inch catheter length may provide enhanced stability and deeper vessel access in selected patient populations. The catheter is designed to support efficient IV therapy workflows in hospitals, outpatient facilities, infusion centers, and emergency care settings.

Key Benefits

The BD 381237 provides dependable peripheral vascular access for routine and intermediate-volume infusion therapies, including medication administration, hydration therapy, and selected blood product infusions.

The extended 1.88-inch catheter length may help improve catheter stability and reduce the risk of dislodgement in patients requiring longer peripheral access or deeper vein placement.

The pink color coding allows rapid identification of the 20G catheter size, supporting efficient product selection during patient care.

The sterile, single-use construction supports infection prevention efforts and helps minimize the risk of cross-contamination between patients.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 381237 IV Catheter is compatible with standard IV administration sets, extension tubing, infusion pumps, needleless connectors, blood administration sets, and other commonly used peripheral vascular access accessories.

Typical applications include intravenous medication administration, hydration therapy, outpatient infusion treatments, maintenance fluid delivery, emergency care, perioperative therapy, and inpatient vascular access management.

This catheter is commonly used in emergency departments, medical-surgical units, infusion clinics, ambulatory care facilities, operating rooms, outpatient treatment centers, and hospital inpatient departments.

Usage Guidelines

The BD 381237 should be used only by qualified healthcare professionals trained in peripheral vascular access procedures. Prior to use, inspect the package to verify sterility, product integrity, and expiration date.

Prepare the insertion site according to institutional protocols and aseptic technique standards. Insert the catheter following accepted clinical practices and manufacturer instructions. Secure the catheter appropriately after placement and confirm proper vascular access before initiating therapy.

Monitor the insertion site routinely for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, occlusion, leakage, or other vascular access complications. Dispose of used catheter components according to facility policies and biomedical waste procedures.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 381237 IV Catheter is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is designed to support infection prevention initiatives, patient safety programs, and professional vascular access standards.

Healthcare facilities should review current product labeling, instructions for use, and regulatory documentation before implementation. Compliance with institutional policies and applicable healthcare regulations should be maintained.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with larger-gauge IV catheters, the BD 381237 may provide greater patient comfort while maintaining sufficient flow performance for many routine infusion therapies.

Compared with smaller-gauge catheters, the 20G configuration offers increased infusion capacity and broader versatility for medication administration, fluid therapy, and selected transfusion applications.

Compared with standard 1-inch or 1.16-inch catheter options, the 1.88-inch length provides additional catheter reach and may offer improved stability in patients requiring deeper peripheral vein access.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 381237 is commonly used by registered nurses, vascular access specialists, infusion therapists, emergency clinicians, surgical teams, outpatient care providers, and other healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV catheter placement.

Typical applications include medication administration, intravenous hydration, outpatient infusion services, perioperative treatment, emergency care, maintenance fluid therapy, and inpatient vascular access management.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 381237 in a clean, dry environment according to manufacturer recommendations. Keep the catheter in its original sterile packaging until ready for use.

Use strict aseptic technique during insertion and securement. Select the catheter size and length based on patient condition, vein assessment, therapy requirements, and clinical objectives.

Monitor the insertion site regularly and replace the catheter according to institutional protocols and evidence-based vascular access guidelines. The catheter is intended for single use only and should never be reused, reprocessed, or resterilized.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 381237 IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. Placement and management should be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer instructions, facility protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Healthcare personnel should adhere to standard precautions, infection prevention practices, vascular access management procedures, and sharps safety requirements throughout catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal.

All used catheter components should be disposed of according to facility policies and biomedical waste regulations.

How to Order

Select the BD 381237 IV Catheter 20G x 1.88 Inch Pink and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, pricing information, product availability, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.