Smiths Medical 3068 - Catheter 14gx1-1/4" Protectiv Plus IV Sfty Straight Orange 50/Bx

The Smiths Medical 3068 Protectiv Plus IV Safety Catheter is a 14G x 1-1/4 inch straight peripheral IV catheter designed for professional vascular access procedures in clinical care settings. With its orange color-coded gauge identification and safety-focused design, this catheter supports fast product recognition, efficient placement, and safer handling during high-flow IV access applications.

Packaged 50 per box, this catheter is suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, surgical units, infusion areas, and other healthcare environments that require dependable large-bore IV catheter options. The Protectiv Plus design helps support clinician safety while maintaining the performance needed for demanding IV therapy workflows.

Key Benefits

• 14G large-bore catheter size supports high-flow IV access needs
• 1-1/4 inch catheter length provides practical placement depth for appropriate vascular access procedures
• Straight catheter configuration supports familiar insertion technique and clinical workflow efficiency
• Orange gauge color coding helps staff quickly identify catheter size
• Safety-focused design helps reduce exposure risk during and after catheter placement
• Convenient 50 per box packaging supports routine clinical stocking and supply management
• Designed for professional use in controlled healthcare settings

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3068 catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals as part of peripheral IV access procedures. Its 14G size is commonly selected when rapid fluid administration, blood product administration, trauma care support, perioperative access, or other high-flow vascular access needs are clinically appropriate.

This catheter may be used in hospital departments, emergency care areas, ambulatory surgery centers, procedural suites, and other professional environments where large-bore IV access is required. Compatibility should always be verified with the facilitys IV administration sets, extension sets, securement products, flushing protocols, and clinical policies before use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 3068 Protectiv Plus IV Safety Catheter only in accordance with facility protocol, clinical training, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Before placement, inspect the packaging and device to confirm sterility, product integrity, correct gauge size, and expiration status.

Prepare the insertion site using approved aseptic technique. Select an appropriate vein based on patient condition, therapy requirements, vessel quality, and clinician judgment. After successful placement, secure the catheter according to institutional policy and monitor the site for patency, infiltration, phlebitis, bleeding, or other complications.

Certifications and Safety Standards

This catheter is designed for use in professional healthcare settings where sterile technique, sharps safety, infection prevention, and vascular access protocols are required. The safety design helps support compliance with facility sharps injury prevention practices and occupational exposure reduction programs.

Healthcare facilities should confirm all applicable regulatory, safety, and purchasing requirements before ordering. Use should align with institutional policies, applicable clinical guidelines, and the manufacturers instructions for use.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3068 Protectiv Plus IV Safety Catheter offers an added safety-oriented design to help reduce sharps exposure risk after insertion. The orange 14G identification supports quick recognition in fast-paced care environments, while the straight configuration provides a familiar option for clinicians experienced with conventional IV catheter placement.

For facilities comparing large-bore IV catheter options, this product offers a strong balance of safety, usability, gauge visibility, and trusted manufacturer quality. Its 50 per box packaging also supports efficient inventory control for departments that regularly use 14G peripheral IV catheters.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by registered nurses, emergency department clinicians, vascular access teams, anesthesia providers, surgical staff, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for IV catheter placement. It is especially relevant in care areas where rapid access and high-flow capability may be required.

Common application scenarios include emergency vascular access, trauma care preparation, perioperative support, fluid resuscitation, blood administration preparation, and other clinical workflows where a 14G peripheral IV catheter is appropriate based on patient assessment and provider direction.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the catheter in a clean, dry environment according to facility storage requirements. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use, and do not use if the package is opened, damaged, contaminated, or expired.

After insertion, follow facility protocol for securement, dressing application, flushing, site assessment, and documentation. Monitor the catheter site regularly and remove or replace the device as clinically indicated. Dispose of used components immediately in an approved sharps container and follow all infection prevention procedures.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3068 Protectiv Plus IV Safety Catheter is intended for professional medical use only. It should be used only by qualified personnel trained in IV catheter insertion, vascular access management, aseptic technique, and sharps safety procedures.

This product is single-use and should not be reused, resterilized, or reprocessed. Reuse may increase the risk of infection, device malfunction, cross-contamination, or patient injury. Always follow the manufacturers instructions for use and applicable healthcare facility policies.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3068 Catheter 14gx1-1/4" Protectiv Plus IV Sfty Straight Orange 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.