Smiths Medical 306201 - Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 16gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX
The Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is a safety-focused peripheral IV catheter designed for reliable vascular access in clinical environments. This 16g x 1.25 inch catheter supports efficient fluid delivery, medication administration, blood transfusion procedures, and other high-flow applications where a larger gauge catheter may be required.
Built for professional healthcare use, the Protectiv Plus IV Catheter helps clinicians establish IV access with control, consistency, and attention to patient safety. Each box contains 50 individual catheters, making it suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and medical supply inventory programs.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter offers dependable performance for facilities that require a larger gauge IV catheter for rapid infusion needs. Its safety-oriented design helps support sharps injury prevention protocols while maintaining the practical handling clinicians expect during insertion and securement.
The 16g size is commonly selected for applications that may require faster flow rates, while the 1.25 inch length provides a practical balance of access depth and ease of placement. The catheter is packaged for single-patient use to support infection control standards and efficient clinical workflow.
Compatibility and Applications
This catheter is intended for use with standard IV therapy practices and compatible vascular access supplies used in professional healthcare settings. It may be used with appropriate IV administration sets, extension sets, needle-free connectors, securement devices, dressings, and infusion systems according to facility protocol and clinician judgment.
Typical applications include peripheral venous access, IV fluid administration, medication delivery, emergency care, perioperative access, transfusion support, and other procedures where a 16g peripheral IV catheter is clinically appropriate.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following approved facility procedures. Before use, inspect the packaging to confirm that it is intact and verify that the catheter size is appropriate for the patient, therapy type, and selected vein.
Follow aseptic technique during preparation and insertion. Select and prepare the access site according to institutional policy, insert the catheter using proper clinical technique, confirm placement, secure the catheter, and apply an appropriate sterile dressing. Dispose of the needle and all used components in an approved sharps container immediately after use.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is designed for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare safety standards, facility infection prevention policies, and sharps safety requirements. Its safety catheter design supports clinical efforts to reduce accidental needlestick exposure during IV placement and disposal.
Healthcare facilities should confirm product labeling, packaging information, and manufacturer documentation for the most current regulatory status, sterility details, and product-specific safety guidance before use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard non-safety IV catheters, the Protectiv Plus IV Catheter provides added safety-focused functionality intended to support sharps injury reduction. For facilities comparing peripheral IV catheter options, the Smiths Medical 306201 offers a combination of recognized clinical usability, larger gauge flow capability, and packaging convenience for routine supply management.
When compared with smaller gauge catheters, this 16g catheter may be better suited for higher-flow clinical needs. Selection should always be based on patient condition, vein quality, therapy requirements, and clinician assessment.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by registered nurses, emergency department clinicians, anesthesia teams, infusion specialists, surgical staff, and other trained medical professionals responsible for peripheral IV access. It is suitable for healthcare environments where dependable IV access and safety-focused catheter design are important to daily patient care.
Common scenarios include emergency fluid replacement, preoperative IV access, high-volume infusion support, blood product administration when appropriate, and clinical situations where a large-bore peripheral IV catheter is required.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter in a clean, dry location according to facility storage requirements. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use and rotate stock based on expiration dates to maintain inventory quality.
During use, follow aseptic technique, secure the catheter properly, monitor the insertion site, and assess the patient regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, discomfort, leakage, or catheter-related complications. Replace or remove the catheter according to facility policy and clinical need.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This catheter is intended for single-patient use by trained healthcare professionals. Do not reuse, resterilize, or use if the package is damaged, opened, or expired. Follow all applicable facility protocols, manufacturer instructions, infection control procedures, and sharps disposal requirements.
Clinical staff should verify catheter gauge, length, sterility, and intended application before use. Patient assessment, vein selection, therapy requirements, and institutional guidelines should determine whether this 16g x 1.25 inch catheter is appropriate for the procedure.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 306201 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 16gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX 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.
