Smiths Medical 3057 - PROTECTIV SAFTEY IV CATH 20G 1" 4 BX/CS, 200/CS

The Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV SAFTEY IV CATH 20G 1" is a professional-grade peripheral IV catheter designed for dependable vascular access in clinical, hospital, outpatient, and emergency care environments. With a 20 gauge, 1 inch configuration, this catheter supports efficient IV therapy, medication administration, fluid delivery, and blood draws where appropriate under facility protocol.

This product is packaged as 4 boxes per case, 200 catheters per case, making it a practical option for healthcare facilities that require consistent supply availability, standardized catheter selection, and reliable safety-focused IV access products.

Key Benefits

• 20G x 1 inch size supports common peripheral IV access needs across a wide range of adult clinical applications.
• Safety catheter design helps support needlestick injury reduction protocols when used according to facility guidelines.
• Suitable for routine IV therapy, medication delivery, hydration, and short-term vascular access procedures.
• Case packaging of 200 units helps simplify ordering, stocking, and department-level inventory planning.
• Manufactured by Smiths Medical, a recognized supplier of vascular access and infusion therapy products.
• Designed for single-patient use to support infection control and safe clinical practice.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV Safety IV Catheter is intended for use in healthcare settings where peripheral intravenous access is required. Its 20G size is commonly selected for general IV therapy, fluid administration, medication infusion, perioperative care, emergency department use, outpatient procedures, and other clinical applications requiring dependable vascular access.

This catheter should be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, securement products, antiseptic preparation supplies, dressings, and facility-approved flushing protocols. Clinical teams should always confirm compatibility with their organizations policies, infusion equipment, medication requirements, and patient-specific access needs before use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals following accepted venipuncture and aseptic technique standards.
• Inspect the catheter packaging before use and do not use if the package is damaged, opened, or compromised.
• Select the catheter gauge and length based on patient condition, vein quality, therapy type, infusion requirements, and facility protocol.
• Prepare the insertion site according to infection prevention guidelines before catheter placement.
• Activate and dispose of the safety mechanism according to the manufacturers instructions and sharps disposal policy.
• Secure and dress the catheter site according to institutional standards to reduce movement and support patient comfort.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV Safety IV Catheter should be used in accordance with the manufacturers labeling, applicable healthcare facility policies, and current clinical standards for peripheral IV catheter insertion and maintenance. Facilities should confirm product documentation, regulatory status, sterility information, and lot-specific details through the product packaging and supplier records.

As a safety-focused IV catheter, this product supports clinical programs aimed at reducing accidental sharps exposure when used properly. Healthcare teams should also follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC infection prevention guidance, and internal policies for sharps handling, single-use devices, and medical waste disposal.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV Safety IV Catheter offers a safety-oriented design intended to support safer sharps handling after insertion. This can be valuable for hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, infusion teams, and emergency departments that prioritize staff safety and compliance with needlestick prevention practices.

When compared with other safety IV catheter options, the 20G x 1 inch configuration provides a commonly used balance of flow capability and patient comfort. The 200 per case packaging also makes it a strong fit for facilities that need consistent supply quantities for routine vascular access procedures.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This catheter is typically used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency clinicians, anesthesia providers, outpatient procedure staff, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for establishing peripheral venous access. It is appropriate for facilities that require reliable catheter performance, safety-focused design, and efficient bulk case ordering.

Common application scenarios include emergency room IV starts, preoperative access, outpatient infusion preparation, inpatient medication administration, hydration therapy, diagnostic support, and general clinical vascular access procedures where a 20G catheter is clinically appropriate.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store catheters in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Rotate inventory by expiration date to support product integrity and reduce waste.
• Use the smallest clinically appropriate catheter size for the prescribed therapy and patient condition.
• Follow facility policy for site assessment, dressing changes, catheter securement, flushing, and documentation.
• Monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, pain, redness, swelling, or catheter dislodgement.
• Dispose of used catheter components immediately in an approved sharps container.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV Safety IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. It should be used only by personnel trained in peripheral IV catheter insertion, maintenance, safety activation, and sharps disposal. This product should not be reused, resterilized, or used beyond the manufacturers instructions.

Healthcare providers should review the product packaging, instructions for use, and facility-specific policies before placement. Patient assessment, catheter selection, insertion technique, securement, monitoring, and removal should follow accepted clinical practice and applicable regulatory requirements.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3057 PROTECTIV SAFTEY IV CATH 20G 1" 4 BX/CS, 200/CS and add it to your cart. Complete checkout 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.