Smiths Medical 306301 - Protective Plus IV Catheter, 24G x " Retracting Needle, Yellow (200/CS)

The Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter is designed for controlled peripheral intravenous access in clinical environments where precision, safety, and dependable performance are essential. This 24G yellow IV catheter features a retracting needle design that supports safer insertion and helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick exposure after placement.

With its small-gauge configuration, the 24G catheter is commonly selected for patients with smaller or more delicate veins, including pediatric, geriatric, and difficult-access patients. Packaged 200 per case, this product is suitable for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, infusion centers, and other healthcare facilities that require consistent supply availability.

Key Benefits

• 24G size supports vascular access for small, fragile, or difficult veins.
• Retracting needle design helps improve clinician safety after catheter placement.
• Yellow color coding allows quick gauge identification in busy clinical settings.
• Designed for peripheral IV access, short-term infusion, medication delivery, and fluid administration.
• Case packaging of 200 units supports inventory planning for high-use healthcare facilities.
• Made for consistent insertion control and reliable catheter placement when used by trained professionals.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter is intended for use in standard peripheral IV procedures where a 24G catheter is clinically appropriate. It may be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, needleless connectors, and infusion systems that follow facility protocols and manufacturer guidance.

Common applications include medication administration, hydration therapy, short-term infusion therapy, blood draw support when appropriate, and vascular access for patients requiring a smaller catheter gauge. It is particularly useful in pediatric care, geriatric care, outpatient infusion, emergency care, and general medical-surgical settings.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following facility policy and accepted aseptic technique. Inspect the packaging before use and do not use the product if the sterile barrier is damaged, opened, or compromised.

Select the insertion site based on patient condition, vein quality, prescribed therapy, and clinical judgment. Prepare the site according to infection prevention standards, insert the catheter using approved technique, confirm placement, secure the catheter, and connect to compatible IV components as required. Activate and dispose of the retracting needle mechanism according to institutional sharps safety procedures.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter is manufactured for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable clinical safety, infection control, and sharps disposal standards. The retracting needle design supports needlestick risk reduction when used properly.

Healthcare facilities should confirm current product labeling, regulatory status, sterility information, and manufacturer documentation before use. Staff should follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen precautions, facility sharps safety policies, and all relevant local, state, and federal requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter offers an added retracting needle safety feature that may help reduce accidental needle exposure after insertion. This makes it a practical choice for facilities focused on clinician protection and safer vascular access workflows.

Compared with larger-gauge IV catheters, the 24G size is better suited for smaller or more fragile veins, although flow rates may be lower than larger catheter sizes. Compared with some competing safety catheter systems, the Protective Plus design provides a familiar peripheral IV format while supporting safety-focused handling and efficient gauge recognition through yellow color coding.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency department clinicians, outpatient infusion staff, pediatric care teams, and other licensed healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral vascular access.

Typical scenarios include starting an IV line for pediatric patients, establishing access in elderly patients with fragile veins, administering medications in outpatient clinics, supporting short-term hydration therapy, and maintaining a reliable supply of small-gauge safety IV catheters for daily clinical use.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter in a clean, dry environment away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Rotate inventory according to expiration dates and facility supply management procedures.

Before use, verify the correct gauge, product code, packaging integrity, and expiration date. During insertion, maintain aseptic technique and avoid unnecessary catheter manipulation. After placement, secure the catheter properly, monitor the site regularly, and assess for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, infection, or patient discomfort. Dispose of used needles and catheter components according to approved medical waste and sharps disposal procedures.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 306301 Protective Plus IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. It should be used according to manufacturer instructions, facility policy, and applicable clinical practice standards. Do not reuse, resterilize, or use if the package is damaged.

Use proper personal protective equipment and follow bloodborne pathogen precautions during insertion, handling, and disposal. The retracting needle feature is designed to support safety, but proper activation, handling, and disposal are still required to reduce exposure risk. Clinical staff should always verify product suitability for the patient and prescribed therapy before use.

How to Order

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