Smiths Medical 306501 - CATH, IV PROTECT PLUS 18GX1 1 /4 (50/BX)

The Smiths Medical 306501 CATH, IV PROTECT PLUS 18GX1 1 /4 (50/BX) is a professional-grade peripheral IV catheter designed for controlled vascular access in clinical environments. With an 18 gauge size and 1 1/4 inch catheter length, this IV catheter is commonly selected when clinicians need reliable venous access for fluid administration, medication delivery, blood draws, or procedures requiring higher flow capability than smaller gauge catheters.

This product is supplied in a box of 50, making it suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, outpatient surgery centers, infusion areas, urgent care settings, and healthcare facilities that require consistent IV catheter inventory. The Protect Plus design supports safe, efficient catheter placement when used by trained healthcare professionals according to facility protocol.

Key Benefits

• 18G catheter size supports higher flow rates for appropriate IV therapy applications.
• 1 1/4 inch length provides dependable peripheral venous access for suitable patients.
• Protect Plus design supports safer handling during IV catheter insertion and disposal workflow.
• Box of 50 helps streamline purchasing, stocking, and clinical supply management.
• Designed for professional medical use in acute care, procedural, and outpatient settings.
• Suitable for facilities seeking a dependable IV catheter option from Smiths Medical.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 306501 IV catheter is intended for use as part of a peripheral IV access procedure by trained clinicians. It may be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, injection caps, and other standard vascular access components when selected according to the facilitys clinical guidelines and the product instructions for use.

Typical applications may include IV fluid administration, medication delivery, perioperative access, emergency care access, infusion therapy support, and other peripheral vascular access needs where an 18G x 1 1/4 inch catheter is clinically appropriate.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals following approved clinical procedures.
• Inspect the individual package before use and do not use if the packaging is damaged, opened, or compromised.
• Select the catheter gauge and length based on the patients vein condition, therapy requirements, and facility protocol.
• Prepare the insertion site using appropriate antiseptic technique before catheter placement.
• Confirm proper catheter placement and secure the catheter according to institutional policy.
• Dispose of the catheter and sharps components immediately after use in an approved sharps container.

Certifications and Safety Standards

This product is intended for professional healthcare use and should be used in accordance with the manufacturers labeling, facility policy, and applicable safety standards for vascular access devices. Healthcare facilities should verify current product documentation, packaging details, lot information, and regulatory status before procurement and clinical use.

For safe handling, staff should follow applicable sharps safety procedures, infection prevention protocols, bloodborne pathogen precautions, and institutional requirements for peripheral IV catheter insertion, maintenance, and disposal.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 306501 Protect Plus IV catheter offers the advantage of a recognized medical device brand, a clinically useful 18G x 1 1/4 inch configuration, and convenient bulk packaging for routine facility use. While some competing IV catheters may focus primarily on basic access, this product is positioned for healthcare teams that value dependable insertion performance, safe handling workflow, and consistent supply availability.

For purchasing teams, the 50 per box format can help support predictable ordering and inventory control when compared with smaller packaging formats or mixed-size catheter assortments.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This IV catheter is typically used by nurses, emergency clinicians, anesthesia teams, infusion specialists, outpatient procedure staff, and other trained medical professionals responsible for establishing peripheral venous access. It may be appropriate in settings where 18G access is needed for faster fluid delivery, procedural readiness, or clinical situations requiring a larger bore peripheral catheter.

Common use environments include hospitals, emergency rooms, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, infusion clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty practices that maintain peripheral IV catheter supplies for routine patient care.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry area according to the manufacturers storage recommendations.
• Rotate stock by expiration date to reduce waste and maintain readiness.
• Use aseptic technique during insertion and follow facility policy for site assessment and catheter care.
• Label and document catheter placement according to institutional standards.
• Monitor the IV site for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, or infection.
• Remove and replace the catheter only as clinically indicated and according to facility protocol.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 306501 CATH, IV PROTECT PLUS 18GX1 1 /4 (50/BX) should be used only for its intended clinical purpose and only by qualified healthcare personnel. Facilities should review the manufacturers instructions for use, warnings, contraindications, and packaging information before placing the device into clinical service.

This product is not intended for reuse unless specifically stated by the manufacturer. Follow all applicable infection control standards, sharps disposal requirements, and institutional policies to help reduce the risk of needlestick injury, contamination, and patient complications.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 306501 CATH, IV PROTECT PLUS 18GX1 1 /4 (50/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.