BD 392644 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 18G x 1.16 Inch Winged Green Safety IV Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

BD 392644 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 18G x 1.16 Inch Winged Green Safety IV Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

The BD 392644 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is a safety-engineered peripheral intravenous catheter designed to provide reliable vascular access while helping reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. Featuring an 18-gauge catheter size, 1.16-inch catheter length, integrated wings, and green color coding for quick gauge identification, this catheter is suitable for a wide range of infusion therapy and medication administration applications.

The Autoguard BC Pro system incorporates an automatic passive needle shielding mechanism that activates following catheter placement, helping enhance clinician safety without requiring additional activation steps. The winged design supports secure handling, improved stabilization, and easier catheter fixation after insertion.

This catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, infusion centers, surgical facilities, and other healthcare settings where peripheral IV access is required.

Key Benefits

The BD 392644 helps improve healthcare worker safety through its integrated passive needle shielding technology, which automatically covers the needle after catheter insertion to help reduce accidental needlestick exposure.

The 18G catheter size supports efficient fluid administration, blood product delivery, medication infusion, and hydration therapy while maintaining versatility for routine and higher-volume infusion needs.

The winged catheter design provides enhanced control during insertion and improved catheter stabilization after placement, helping support secure vascular access management.

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

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 392644 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 medication administration, intravenous fluid therapy, blood transfusions, hydration therapy, emergency treatment, perioperative care, infusion therapy, and routine peripheral vascular access procedures.

This catheter is commonly used in hospitals, emergency departments, ambulatory care centers, infusion clinics, surgical suites, outpatient treatment centers, and inpatient medical units.

Usage Guidelines

The BD 392644 should be used only by trained healthcare professionals experienced in peripheral IV catheter insertion and vascular access management. Before use, inspect the packaging to confirm sterility, product integrity, and expiration date.

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

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

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 392644 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is designed to support modern sharps injury prevention initiatives.

The integrated passive safety mechanism aligns with healthcare workplace safety goals and supports compliance with infection prevention and occupational safety programs. 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 392644 provides an automatic shielding mechanism that helps reduce clinician exposure to contaminated needles after catheter placement.

Compared with manually activated safety catheters, the Autoguard BC Pro system provides passive protection that does not depend on additional user activation steps, helping support consistent safety performance.

The winged design offers enhanced stabilization and handling compared with some non-winged catheter options, while the versatile 18G size supports a broad range of infusion therapy applications.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 392644 is commonly used by registered nurses, vascular access specialists, infusion therapists, emergency clinicians, critical care professionals, surgical staff, and other healthcare providers responsible for peripheral IV catheter placement.

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

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 392644 in a clean, dry environment according to manufacturer recommendations. Maintain the catheter in its original sterile packaging until ready for use.

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

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

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 392644 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 protocols, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Healthcare personnel should adhere to standard precautions, infection prevention measures, sharps safety requirements, and vascular access best practices 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

Select the BD 392644 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 18G x 1.16 Inch Winged Green 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.