BD 392612 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 24G x 0.75 Inch Winged Yellow Safety IV Catheter, 50/bx, 4 bx/cs (Continental US Only)

BD 392612 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 24G x 0.75 Inch Winged Yellow Safety IV Catheter, 50/bx, 4 bx/cs (Continental US Only)

The BD 392612 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use peripheral intravenous catheter designed to provide safe and reliable vascular access for patients requiring smaller-gauge IV therapy. Featuring a 24-gauge catheter size, 0.75-inch catheter length, integrated stabilization wings, and yellow color coding for quick gauge identification, this catheter is well suited for patients with small, fragile, or difficult-to-access veins.

The Autoguard BC Pro system incorporates passive needle shielding technology that automatically covers the introducer needle after catheter placement. This integrated safety feature helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries while supporting efficient clinical workflows. The winged design enhances insertion control and secure catheter stabilization after placement.

This catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in hospitals, pediatric units, neonatal care settings, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, emergency departments, and physician offices.

Key Benefits

The BD 392612 helps improve healthcare worker safety through its automatic needle shielding mechanism, which reduces exposure to contaminated sharps following catheter insertion.

The 24G catheter size is particularly suitable for pediatric patients, elderly patients, and individuals with small or fragile veins who require intravenous medication administration or hydration therapy.

The compact 0.75-inch catheter length supports precise placement in superficial veins while helping maintain patient comfort during therapy.

The winged design improves handling and stabilization, while the sterile, single-use construction supports infection prevention and helps minimize cross-contamination risks.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 392612 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is compatible with standard IV administration sets, extension tubing, infusion pumps, needleless connectors, and peripheral vascular access accessories commonly used in healthcare facilities.

Typical applications include pediatric IV therapy, neonatal vascular access, medication administration, hydration therapy, outpatient infusion services, maintenance fluid therapy, and treatment of patients with delicate venous structures.

This catheter is commonly used in pediatric departments, neonatal intensive care units, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, emergency departments, physician practices, and medical-surgical units.

Usage Guidelines

The BD 392612 should be used only by qualified healthcare professionals trained in peripheral IV catheter insertion and vascular access management. Before use, inspect the packaging to verify sterility, product integrity, and expiration date.

Prepare the insertion site according to institutional protocols and aseptic technique standards. Insert the catheter using accepted clinical practices and manufacturer instructions. After successful placement, verify activation of the passive needle shielding mechanism.

Secure the catheter appropriately and monitor the insertion site routinely for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, occlusion, or other vascular access complications. Dispose of the shielded needle assembly immediately in an approved sharps container.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 392612 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is designed to support infection prevention initiatives, sharps injury reduction programs, and patient safety goals.

The passive safety mechanism aligns with modern occupational safety practices and helps support compliance with healthcare workplace safety requirements. Healthcare facilities should review current product labeling and regulatory documentation before implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the BD 392612 provides integrated passive needle shielding that helps reduce clinician exposure to contaminated needles following catheter placement.

Compared with manually activated safety catheters, the Autoguard BC Pro system automatically shields the needle without requiring additional user intervention, helping support consistent safety performance.

Compared with larger-gauge catheter options, the 24G size is designed for patients requiring smaller-diameter vascular access devices, making it particularly useful for pediatric, neonatal, geriatric, and fragile vein applications.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 392612 is commonly used by pediatric nurses, neonatal specialists, vascular access clinicians, infusion therapists, emergency clinicians, outpatient care providers, and other healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV catheter placement.

Typical applications include pediatric hydration therapy, neonatal medication administration, outpatient infusion treatments, maintenance IV therapy, emergency care, and vascular access management for patients with fragile veins.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 392612 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 stabilization. Select the catheter size based on patient age, vein condition, therapy requirements, and clinical objectives.

Monitor the insertion site regularly and replace the catheter according to facility 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 392612 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. Placement and management should be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.

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

All used catheter and needle components should be disposed of in approved sharps containers according to facility policies and biomedical waste regulations.

How to Order

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