BD 392657 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 16G x 1.16 Inch Winged Gray Safety Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

BD 392657 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 16G x 1.16 Inch Winged Gray Safety Catheter, 50/BX, 4 BX/CS (Continental US Only)

The BD 392654 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is a safety-engineered peripheral intravenous catheter designed to support vascular access procedures while helping reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. Featuring a 16-gauge catheter size, 1.16-inch catheter length, integrated winged design, and gray color coding for rapid gauge identification, this catheter is intended for use in high-volume fluid administration and rapid infusion applications.

The Autoguard BC Pro platform incorporates an automatic needle shielding mechanism that activates after catheter placement, helping healthcare facilities enhance sharps safety and support compliance with occupational safety initiatives. The winged design provides additional stabilization and control during insertion and securement.

This catheter is designed for use by trained healthcare professionals in hospitals, emergency departments, trauma centers, surgical units, outpatient clinics, and infusion therapy settings.

Key Benefits

The BD 392654 helps improve clinician safety through its integrated passive needle shielding technology, which automatically covers the needle after use and helps reduce exposure to accidental needlestick injuries.

The 16G catheter size supports high-flow infusion requirements, making it suitable for rapid fluid administration, blood product delivery, and emergency vascular access situations.

The winged design enhances catheter stabilization and insertion control, potentially improving placement confidence and patient comfort during vascular access procedures.

The sterile, single-use design supports infection prevention practices and helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 392654 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is compatible with standard IV administration sets, extension sets, infusion pumps, needleless connectors, and vascular access accessories commonly used in healthcare facilities.

Typical applications include fluid resuscitation, blood transfusion therapy, emergency medicine, trauma care, perioperative fluid management, critical care treatment, medication administration, and high-volume infusion therapy.

This catheter is frequently utilized in emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care units, trauma centers, ambulatory care facilities, infusion centers, and inpatient hospital departments.

Usage Guidelines

The BD 392654 should be used only by trained healthcare professionals experienced 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 facility protocols and aseptic technique requirements. Insert the catheter following accepted clinical practices and manufacturer instructions. After successful catheter placement, activate and verify the automatic needle shielding mechanism according to product guidelines.

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

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 392654 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is designed to support healthcare facility safety initiatives.

The integrated safety mechanism aligns with modern sharps injury prevention practices and helps healthcare organizations support compliance with workplace safety programs and infection prevention standards.

Healthcare facilities should review current product labeling, instructions for use, and regulatory documentation before clinical implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the BD 392654 provides an integrated automatic shielding mechanism that helps protect clinicians from accidental needle exposure following catheter placement.

Compared with manually activated safety catheters, the Autoguard BC Pro design offers passive protection that does not rely on additional user steps for needle shielding, helping support consistent safety performance.

The winged catheter design provides enhanced stabilization compared with some non-winged alternatives, while the 16G size supports high-flow infusion requirements commonly encountered in emergency and critical care settings.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 392654 is commonly used by emergency physicians, nurses, vascular access specialists, infusion therapists, critical care clinicians, paramedics, surgical staff, and other healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV catheter placement.

Typical applications include emergency fluid resuscitation, trauma care, surgical procedures, blood transfusions, rapid hydration therapy, critical care treatment, and high-volume medication administration.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 392654 in a clean, dry environment according to manufacturer recommendations. Maintain the product in its original sterile packaging until ready for use.

Follow strict aseptic technique during catheter insertion and securement. Confirm appropriate catheter selection based on patient condition, vein size, therapy requirements, and clinical objectives.

Monitor the catheter site regularly and replace the catheter according to institutional policies 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 392654 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, institutional 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 and maintenance.

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

How to Order

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