BD 381254 - IV Catheter 16G x 1.16 Inch Gray Peripheral Intravenous Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

BD 381254 - IV Catheter 16G x 1.16 Inch Gray Peripheral Intravenous Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

The BD 381254 IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use peripheral intravenous catheter designed to support reliable vascular access for fluid administration, blood product delivery, medication infusion, and emergency care workflows. Featuring a 16-gauge catheter size, 1.16-inch catheter length, and gray color coding for quick gauge identification, this catheter is suitable for clinical situations requiring higher flow capacity than smaller-gauge IV catheter options.

The 16G configuration provides a large-bore access option commonly used in emergency departments, operating rooms, trauma care, perioperative settings, and critical care environments. Its 1.16-inch length supports practical peripheral placement while helping clinicians maintain control during insertion and securement.

Key Benefits

The BD 381254 supports efficient IV therapy by providing a 16G large-bore catheter option for rapid fluid delivery, blood transfusion support, and high-volume infusion requirements when clinically appropriate.

The gray color coding helps clinicians quickly identify the catheter gauge, supporting faster product selection and reducing the risk of size-selection errors in busy care environments.

The sterile, single-use design supports infection prevention practices and helps reduce cross-contamination risk between patients. Its compact 1.16-inch length provides a practical balance of access, control, and stabilization for appropriate peripheral veins.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 381254 IV Catheter is compatible with standard IV administration sets, extension tubing, blood administration sets, infusion pumps, needleless connectors, and commonly used peripheral vascular access accessories.

Typical applications include IV fluid therapy, blood transfusions, medication administration, emergency vascular access, surgical preparation, rapid hydration, perioperative care, and critical care infusion support.

Usage Guidelines

Use the BD 381254 only by trained healthcare professionals following manufacturer instructions, aseptic technique, and facility vascular access protocols. Before use, verify packaging integrity, sterility, expiration date, catheter size, and patient-specific therapy requirements.

Prepare the insertion site according to institutional policy. Insert and secure the catheter using accepted peripheral IV placement practices. Monitor the site regularly for infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, occlusion, dislodgement, or signs of infection.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 381254 IV Catheter is manufactured for professional healthcare use and supports infection prevention, vascular access safety, and routine IV therapy standards when used according to product labeling and facility policy.

Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, regulatory status, sterility documentation, and compliance information through BD, CIA Medical, or authorized product documentation before clinical use.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with smaller-gauge IV catheters, the BD 381254 16G catheter provides greater flow capacity for clinical situations requiring rapid fluid or blood product administration. Compared with longer large-bore catheters, the 1.16-inch length may offer a practical option for peripheral sites where a shorter catheter is preferred.

Compared with generic IV catheters, BD products are widely recognized for consistent manufacturing quality, dependable clinical performance, and standardized color coding that supports efficient product identification.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 381254 is commonly used by emergency clinicians, nurses, paramedics, vascular access specialists, anesthesia teams, surgical staff, critical care professionals, and other trained healthcare providers responsible for peripheral IV placement.

Common scenarios include emergency department vascular access, perioperative fluid management, blood transfusion support, trauma care, inpatient medication administration, and high-volume IV therapy workflows.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 381254 in a clean, dry medical supply area and keep the catheter in its original sterile packaging until ready for use. Select the catheter size based on vein assessment, therapy requirements, patient condition, and institutional protocol.

Use strict aseptic technique during insertion and securement. Replace or remove the catheter according to facility policy and clinical assessment. Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize the device.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 381254 IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. Placement and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer instructions, infection prevention standards, vascular access protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Used catheter components should be handled as potentially contaminated medical waste and disposed of according to facility sharps and biomedical waste procedures.

How to Order

Select the BD 381254 IV Catheter 16G x 1.16 Inch Gray 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.