Smiths Medical 3073 - Jelco Protectiv-W IV Catheter Safety 24 Gauge 5/8" Yellow Straight 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA

The Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W IV Catheter Safety 24 Gauge 5/8 Inch Yellow Straight is designed for controlled peripheral intravenous access in clinical environments where reliable insertion, patient comfort, and sharps safety are important. This safety IV catheter supports routine vascular access procedures and is commonly used for patients who require a smaller gauge catheter for medication delivery, fluid administration, or short-term IV therapy.

With a 24 gauge size, 5/8 inch catheter length, yellow color coding, and straight configuration, this catheter is suitable for delicate veins, pediatric applications where clinically appropriate, geriatric patients, and patients with smaller or more fragile vascular access sites. The Protectiv-W safety design helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick exposure after use when handled according to facility protocol.

Key Benefits

• 24 gauge catheter supports access to smaller or more delicate peripheral veins.
• 5/8 inch length is suitable for controlled short peripheral IV placement.
• Yellow color coding allows quick gauge identification in busy clinical settings.
• Safety-focused design helps support sharps injury prevention practices.
• Straight configuration allows familiar handling for clinicians trained in peripheral IV placement.
• Designed for single-patient clinical use to support infection control protocols.
• Packaged as 50 per box, 4 boxes per case for efficient clinical supply management.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W safety IV catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous access when a 24 gauge catheter is appropriate based on patient condition, vein quality, therapy requirements, and clinician assessment. It may be used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, infusion centers, pediatric care settings, and other professional healthcare environments.

This catheter is commonly selected for low-volume IV therapy, medication administration, hydration support, and access in patients where a smaller catheter size may be preferred. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the facilitys IV supplies, extension sets, administration sets, needle-free connectors, and medication protocols before use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals following institutional IV insertion procedures.
• Inspect the package before use and do not use if the package is opened, damaged, or compromised.
• Select the insertion site based on patient assessment, vein condition, therapy type, and clinical protocol.
• Prepare the site using approved aseptic technique before catheter placement.
• Confirm proper catheter placement and secure the catheter according to facility guidelines.
• Activate and dispose of the safety device according to the manufacturers instructions and sharps disposal policy.
• Monitor the IV site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, discomfort, or infection.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W IV Catheter Safety device should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare facility policies, manufacturer instructions, OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, sharps injury prevention practices, and infection control requirements. As a medical device used for vascular access, it should be handled only by qualified clinical personnel and disposed of in approved sharps containers after use.

Healthcare teams should verify current product documentation, regulatory status, and purchasing specifications before clinical use, especially when ordering for hospitals, surgery centers, infusion programs, or other regulated care environments.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W safety catheter offers an added safety-focused design intended to support needlestick injury reduction after insertion. This can be especially valuable in high-volume clinical environments where staff safety, compliance, and consistent workflow are priorities.

Compared with larger gauge IV catheters, the 24 gauge size may be better suited for smaller veins and patients requiring a more delicate approach. While some competing safety IV catheters may offer similar gauge options, Jelco catheters are widely recognized in clinical settings for dependable performance, familiar handling, and practical packaging for healthcare supply teams.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency department clinicians, infusion specialists, pediatric clinicians, outpatient care providers, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV access. The 24 gauge size is often selected when vein preservation, patient comfort, and controlled access are important considerations.

Common application scenarios include pediatric or geriatric vascular access, short-term IV medication delivery, hydration therapy, outpatient infusion support, and access for patients with fragile or difficult veins. Final catheter selection should always be based on clinical judgment, therapy requirements, and facility protocol.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate clinical supply area.
• Rotate inventory using first-expiring, first-out stock control practices.
• Keep catheters in original packaging until ready for use.
• Use aseptic technique during insertion and site maintenance.
• Secure the catheter properly to help reduce movement, irritation, and dislodgement risk.
• Document catheter size, site, date, time, and patient response according to facility policy.
• Assess the IV site routinely and remove the catheter when clinically indicated.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W IV Catheter Safety 24 Gauge 5/8 Inch Yellow Straight is intended for professional healthcare use. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used if the sterile barrier is compromised. All used catheter components and sharps should be discarded immediately in approved sharps containers according to local, state, federal, and facility requirements.

Clinical users should follow the manufacturers instructions for use, facility vascular access policies, infection prevention procedures, and patient monitoring standards. Product availability, packaging, and specifications may be subject to supplier verification at the time of order.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3073 Jelco Protectiv-W IV Catheter Safety 24 Gauge 5/8" Yellow Straight 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA 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.