Smiths Medical 305306 - Catheter 24gx3/4" Protectiv IV Safety Straight Yellow Ea, 50 EA/BX

The Smiths Medical 305306 Protectiv IV Safety Straight Catheter is a 24 gauge x 3/4 inch peripheral intravenous catheter designed for controlled vascular access in clinical environments. Built with a straight safety catheter configuration and yellow size identification, this product supports efficient IV insertion, medication administration, fluid therapy, and blood access procedures where a smaller gauge catheter is appropriate.

Supplied as 50 each per box, the Smiths Medical 305306 catheter is suitable for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, surgical centers, infusion settings, and other healthcare facilities that require dependable IV access products with safety-focused handling features.

Key Benefits

• 24 gauge x 3/4 inch size supports peripheral IV access where a smaller catheter is clinically preferred.
• Safety straight catheter design helps support safer handling during and after venipuncture procedures.
• Yellow color identification allows quick gauge recognition during clinical preparation and supply management.
• Designed for professional use in IV therapy, medication delivery, hydration, and related vascular access applications.
• Box of 50 each supports routine department stocking and healthcare procurement needs.
• Protectiv IV catheter design helps promote consistency, workflow efficiency, and clinical confidence.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 305306 Protectiv IV Safety Straight Catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals as part of peripheral intravenous access procedures. It may be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, needleless connectors, saline flushes, and other facility-approved IV therapy components, depending on the clinical protocol and patient need.

Common applications include short-term peripheral IV access, medication administration, fluid infusion, preoperative access, outpatient infusion therapy, and emergency or routine vascular access where a 24 gauge catheter is suitable. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the facilitys approved products, current clinical standards, and the manufacturers instructions for use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 305306 catheter only according to the manufacturers instructions for use and applicable facility procedures. Before use, inspect the packaging for integrity, confirm the correct catheter size, and follow aseptic technique throughout preparation, insertion, securement, and connection.

The catheter should be inserted only by qualified healthcare personnel trained in peripheral IV placement. After placement, verify patency according to facility policy, secure the catheter appropriately, and monitor the site for infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, or other complications. Dispose of used sharps and contaminated materials in approved containers immediately after use.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 305306 Protectiv IV Safety Straight Catheter is designed for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable infection prevention, sharps safety, and vascular access protocols. Facilities should confirm current product labeling, regulatory status, sterility information, expiration dating, and storage requirements before use.

Healthcare providers should follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen precautions, CDC infection control guidance, institutional IV therapy policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for safe catheter use and disposal.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 305306 Protectiv IV Safety Straight Catheter offers a safety-focused design intended to support safer clinical handling and sharps management. Its 24 gauge x 3/4 inch size provides a useful option for patients or clinical situations where a smaller peripheral catheter may be preferred.

For healthcare purchasing teams, the 50 EA/BX packaging supports efficient stocking and predictable inventory control. When compared with general IV catheter alternatives, this product offers the benefit of a recognized Smiths Medical catheter platform, color-coded gauge identification, and a configuration suitable for routine vascular access workflows.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This catheter is typically used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency department clinicians, surgical staff, outpatient infusion professionals, and other trained healthcare providers responsible for peripheral venous access. It is appropriate for clinical environments that require reliable IV catheter supplies for routine and specialized patient care.

Typical scenarios include placing a peripheral IV line for medication delivery, hydration therapy, preoperative access, short-term infusion needs, outpatient treatment, and vascular access support in patients where a 24 gauge catheter is clinically appropriate. Product selection should always be based on patient condition, vein quality, therapy type, flow requirement, and provider judgment.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 305306 Protectiv IV Safety Straight Catheter in a clean, dry area according to labeled storage requirements. Rotate stock by expiration date and avoid using any catheter if the package is damaged, opened, wet, or otherwise compromised.

During use, maintain aseptic technique, prepare the insertion site according to facility policy, and secure the catheter to reduce movement and accidental dislodgement. Monitor the IV site regularly and document insertion details, assessment findings, and any complications according to institutional requirements. Remove and replace the catheter as clinically indicated and in accordance with facility protocol.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 305306 catheter is a professional medical device intended for use by trained healthcare personnel. It should not be used without appropriate clinical training, patient assessment, and adherence to manufacturer instructions and facility policies.

All IV catheter procedures carry potential risks, including infection, infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, occlusion, bleeding, needlestick injury, and patient discomfort. Proper technique, site monitoring, securement, and disposal are essential to support patient safety and clinician protection. Buyers should confirm product specifications, packaging, sterility, and regulatory details before ordering for clinical use.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 305306 Catheter 24gx3/4" Protectiv IV Safety Straight Yellow Ea, 50 EA/BX and add it to your cart. Complete check out with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.