Smiths Medical 306501 - Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 18gx1.25" 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA

The Smiths Medical 306501 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 18G x 1.25 inch is designed for reliable peripheral intravenous access in clinical, hospital, emergency, and outpatient care settings. This safety-focused IV catheter supports efficient venous access while helping clinicians maintain control during insertion, stabilization, and disposal.

With an 18 gauge catheter size and 1.25 inch length, this product is commonly selected when a larger bore peripheral IV catheter is needed for fluid administration, medication delivery, blood draws, or clinical procedures requiring dependable vascular access. Each box contains 50 catheters, with 4 boxes per case, making it suitable for healthcare facilities that require consistent supply availability.

Key Benefits

• 18G x 1.25 inch size supports higher flow needs compared with smaller gauge IV catheters.
• Safety-oriented catheter design helps reduce risk during handling and post-use disposal.
• Sterile, single-use construction supports infection control practices in professional healthcare environments.
• Designed for smooth peripheral IV access and practical bedside workflow.
• Packaged 50 per box and 4 boxes per case for efficient inventory planning.
• Suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, surgery centers, infusion settings, and clinical supply rooms.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 306501 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous access and is compatible with standard clinical IV procedures when used according to facility protocols and the product instructions for use. Its 18 gauge size is often used in settings where rapid fluid administration, medication infusion, blood sampling, or perioperative vascular access may be required.

Common applications include emergency care, inpatient treatment, preoperative preparation, outpatient procedures, infusion therapy, and general vascular access performed by trained healthcare professionals. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the facilitys IV administration sets, connectors, syringes, and clinical policies before use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the catheter only as directed by the manufacturers instructions for use and your facilitys vascular access protocol. Inspect the package before opening and do not use the product if the sterile barrier is damaged, opened, or compromised.

Prepare the insertion site using approved aseptic technique. Select an appropriate vein based on patient condition, therapy requirements, catheter size, and clinical judgment. After placement, secure the catheter according to facility policy and monitor the site for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, redness, swelling, or other complications.

This product is intended for single use only. Dispose of used catheters immediately in an approved sharps container following applicable safety procedures.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 306501 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is manufactured for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare safety standards, infection prevention policies, and sharps disposal requirements. Clinicians should verify current labeling, packaging, sterility status, expiration date, and instructions for use before administration.

For regulatory, sterility, and compliance details, healthcare facilities should refer to the product packaging, manufacturer documentation, and internal purchasing requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Protectiv Plus design is built with clinician safety and practical workflow in mind. The 18G x 1.25 inch configuration provides a larger bore option than smaller gauge catheters, making it a strong choice for clinical situations where increased flow capacity may be needed.

Against many generic IV catheter options, Smiths Medical 306501 offers the advantage of a recognized medical device brand, consistent packaging, and a safety-focused catheter format. Facilities seeking dependable sterile IV catheters for routine and higher-flow peripheral access may find this product suitable for standardized supply programs.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by nurses, vascular access specialists, emergency department clinicians, surgical teams, infusion therapy providers, and other trained healthcare professionals. It is appropriate for medical environments where sterile peripheral IV catheter placement is part of routine patient care.

Typical application scenarios include emergency fluid support, preoperative IV access, inpatient medication administration, outpatient infusion preparation, blood collection when clinically appropriate, and general hospital supply usage. The 50 per box format is useful for departments that require frequent access to sterile IV catheter supplies.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 306501 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter in a clean, dry environment away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct contamination. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use.

Always follow hand hygiene, aseptic technique, site preparation, securement, and dressing protocols. Use the correct catheter size for the patients vein condition and therapy requirements. After insertion, assess catheter function and monitor the site regularly according to facility policy.

Do not resterilize or reuse. Reuse of single-use IV catheters may increase the risk of infection, device failure, contamination, and patient injury.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 306501 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals. It should be used only for appropriate clinical indications and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, institutional procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Before use, confirm the product size, packaging configuration, expiration date, lot information, and sterility. Report device concerns or adverse events according to facility policy and applicable reporting requirements. Proper sharps handling and disposal must be followed at all times.

How to Order

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