Smiths Medical 306201 - CATHETER, IV, PROTECT +, W / NDLGRD, 16X1-1/4, 200/CS

The Smiths Medical 306201 Protect Plus IV Catheter is a high-quality peripheral intravenous catheter designed for reliable vascular access in clinical, surgical, emergency, and acute care environments. Supplied in a 16G x 1-1/4 inch size, this IV catheter is suitable for situations where a larger bore catheter may be needed for efficient fluid delivery, blood administration, or rapid infusion when clinically appropriate.

This catheter includes a needle guard design to support safer handling after insertion and to help reduce exposure risk during routine IV placement. With 200 catheters per case, it is a practical choice for hospitals, surgery centers, emergency departments, infusion teams, and medical supply procurement programs that require dependable IV access products in case quantities.

Key Benefits

• 16G x 1-1/4 inch size supports larger-bore peripheral IV access needs.
• Needle guard design helps support safer post-insertion handling.
• Designed for consistent catheter placement and dependable clinical performance.
• Suitable for high-volume healthcare facilities and procedural care settings.
• Case packaging of 200 units supports efficient purchasing and inventory control.
• Helps clinicians maintain standardization across IV access supplies.
• Appropriate for use in environments where rapid access, reliable flow, and procedural efficiency are important.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 306201 IV catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous access when selected by a qualified healthcare professional based on the patients condition, vessel size, therapy requirements, and facility protocol. Its 16G size is commonly considered for applications requiring higher flow rates, including emergency care, surgical preparation, trauma support, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation when appropriate.

This catheter may be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, syringes, needleless connectors, and infusion systems that meet standard luer connection requirements. Clinical compatibility should always be verified according to institutional policy, product instructions, and the therapy being administered.

Usage Guidelines

Use of the Smiths Medical 306201 Protect Plus IV Catheter should be performed only by trained medical professionals using aseptic technique and following the facilitys vascular access policies. Before use, confirm the catheter gauge, length, packaging integrity, expiration date, and patient suitability.

Prepare the insertion site according to facility protocol, select an appropriate vein, and insert the catheter using standard peripheral IV placement technique. After successful placement, activate or allow the needle guard mechanism as directed by the manufacturers instructions, secure the catheter properly, connect compatible IV components, and document the procedure in the patient record.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 306201 catheter is designed for use in regulated healthcare environments where patient safety, infection prevention, and sharps safety are essential. The needle guard feature supports safer handling practices by helping reduce the risk of accidental needlestick exposure after catheter insertion.

Facilities should use this product in accordance with applicable medical device regulations, internal infection control policies, OSHA sharps safety requirements where applicable, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Product acceptance, storage, and clinical use should be managed through the healthcare organizations approved supply chain and quality assurance procedures.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard IV catheters that do not include integrated needle protection, the Smiths Medical 306201 Protect Plus IV Catheter provides an added safety-focused design feature for clinicians handling the introducer needle after insertion. This can be valuable in busy clinical settings where efficient placement and sharps protection are both important.

When compared with smaller-gauge peripheral IV catheters, the 16G size offers greater flow potential for therapies that require larger-bore vascular access. Compared with lower-volume packaging options, the 200 per case format supports better inventory planning for facilities with frequent IV catheter usage.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by registered nurses, emergency department clinicians, anesthesia teams, perioperative staff, infusion specialists, vascular access teams, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV placement.

Common application scenarios include emergency department intake, preoperative access, surgical and procedural preparation, trauma care support, inpatient clinical units, infusion-related workflows, and high-acuity settings where a 16G catheter is clinically appropriate. It is also suitable for healthcare procurement teams seeking a dependable case-packed IV catheter with needle guard functionality.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 306201 IV catheter in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled medical supply area. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use, and rotate stock according to expiration date to support proper inventory management.

Inspect packaging before opening and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged. Follow facility guidelines for site assessment, catheter securement, dressing changes, flushing, monitoring, and timely removal. Dispose of the introducer needle and all sharps immediately in an approved sharps container according to institutional policy.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This product is intended for professional medical use only. It should be used according to the manufacturers instructions for use, facility procedures, and applicable clinical standards for peripheral IV catheter placement. The clinician is responsible for selecting the appropriate catheter size based on the patient, therapy, vessel condition, and treatment setting.

Do not reuse, resterilize, or use the device if packaging is open or damaged. Monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, leakage, discomfort, or catheter-related complications. Follow all facility policies for infection prevention, sharps disposal, and adverse event reporting.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 306201 CATHETER, IV, PROTECT +, W / NDLGRD, 16X1-1/4, 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.