Smiths Medical 3066 - Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 20gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX
The Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is a sterile peripheral intravenous catheter designed for reliable vascular access in clinical, hospital, emergency, and outpatient care settings. This 20 gauge x 1.25 inch IV catheter supports controlled insertion, secure placement, and efficient infusion therapy for patients requiring IV fluids, medications, blood draws, or short-term venous access.
With its Protectiv Plus safety-focused design, this catheter helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick exposure while supporting smooth clinical workflow. Each box contains 50 individually packaged catheters, making it a practical option for healthcare facilities that require dependable IV access supplies in routine and high-demand environments.
Key Benefits
The Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter provides a balanced combination of patient comfort, clinician control, and safety. The 20 gauge size is commonly used for general infusion therapy, medication administration, hydration, and situations where moderate flow rates are needed.
The 1.25 inch catheter length supports stable venous access for many adult patients and helps clinicians achieve appropriate placement in suitable peripheral veins. Its safety design assists with minimizing sharps-related exposure after insertion, supporting safer handling and disposal practices.
Individually packaged sterile units help maintain product integrity until use, while the 50 EA/BX packaging format supports efficient stocking, inventory planning, and daily clinical readiness.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is intended for use with standard IV administration procedures where compatible luer connections, infusion sets, extension sets, syringes, and related vascular access components are used according to facility protocol. It is suitable for a wide range of healthcare applications, including emergency departments, medical-surgical units, infusion clinics, outpatient care centers, urgent care facilities, and procedural areas.
This 20g x 1.25 inch catheter may be used for peripheral IV access when clinically appropriate for the patient, therapy type, vein condition, and expected infusion requirements. Common applications include IV fluid therapy, medication delivery, perioperative access, diagnostic support, and short-term patient care needs.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following approved clinical procedures and facility policies. Before use, inspect the package to confirm that the sterile barrier is intact and the product has not expired or been damaged.
Select an appropriate vein and insertion site based on patient condition, therapy requirements, and institutional standards. Prepare the site using accepted aseptic technique. Insert the catheter according to the product instructions and clinical protocol, confirm placement, secure the catheter properly, and connect compatible IV components as needed.
After insertion, dispose of the introducer needle and all sharps in an approved sharps container. Monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, infection, or loss of patency. Replace or remove the catheter according to facility policy and the patients clinical condition.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is manufactured for professional medical use and is supplied sterile for single-patient application. As with all vascular access devices, use should follow applicable healthcare facility standards, infection prevention guidelines, occupational safety requirements, and manufacturer instructions.
The safety-oriented catheter design supports needlestick risk reduction when used properly. Facilities should ensure staff are trained in safe insertion, activation of safety features, sharps disposal, hand hygiene, and sterile technique to support patient and clinician safety.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter offers an added safety-focused design intended to help reduce accidental sharps exposure after catheter placement. This makes it a strong option for facilities that prioritize clinician protection, compliance readiness, and safer vascular access workflows.
Compared with many general-purpose IV catheter options, the 20g x 1.25 inch configuration provides a practical balance between flow capability and patient comfort. The 50 EA/BX format also supports convenient purchasing and inventory control for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare supply teams managing frequent IV access demand.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is typically used by nurses, physicians, paramedics, infusion clinicians, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for establishing peripheral venous access. It is appropriate for clinical teams working in acute care, outpatient infusion, emergency medicine, perioperative care, and general patient treatment settings.
Typical scenarios include starting an IV line for hydration, preparing a patient for medication administration, supporting short-term infusion therapy, placing peripheral access before a procedure, or maintaining reliable venous access during observation and treatment. The 20 gauge size is often selected when a moderate flow rate is needed and the patients vein condition supports its use.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter in a clean, dry environment according to the manufacturers storage recommendations. Keep products in their original packaging until ready for use to help maintain sterility and organization.
Use aseptic technique during insertion and connection. Secure the catheter with an appropriate dressing or stabilization method to reduce movement and help maintain patency. Clearly label the IV site when required by facility policy and document insertion details in the patient record.
Assess the IV site routinely and follow facility guidelines for flushing, dressing changes, site rotation, catheter removal, and infection prevention. Do not reuse, resterilize, or use the catheter if packaging is open, damaged, wet, or compromised.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use and should be used only in accordance with manufacturer instructions, clinical judgment, and applicable institutional policies. It is a sterile, single-use medical device and must be discarded after use.
Healthcare providers should follow all relevant occupational safety and infection control standards, including safe sharps handling, proper disposal, hand hygiene, skin antisepsis, and monitoring for adverse site reactions. Patient suitability, catheter size, insertion site, and therapy requirements should always be evaluated before placement.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 3066 Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 20gX1.25" 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.
