Smiths Medical 307300 - CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, 24G X 5/8", EACH

The Smiths Medical 307300 Protect IV Catheter is a 24G x 5/8 inch peripheral intravenous catheter designed for controlled vascular access in clinical environments where precision, patient comfort, and dependable performance are important. Its small-gauge profile makes it suitable for patients with smaller or more delicate veins, including pediatric, geriatric, and difficult-access cases when clinically appropriate.

Supplied as an individual unit, this IV catheter supports routine venipuncture, medication administration, fluid delivery, and short-term peripheral IV therapy according to facility protocols. The protective catheter design helps support safer handling during and after insertion, making it a practical option for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, ambulatory care settings, and specialty care facilities.

Key Benefits

• 24G size supports access to smaller or fragile veins when a lower-flow catheter is clinically appropriate.
• 5/8 inch length offers a compact profile for shallow peripheral vein access.
• Protective IV catheter design helps support safer clinical handling and standard needlestick prevention practices.
• Designed for reliable peripheral intravenous access in routine patient care settings.
• Single-unit format is convenient for point-of-care use, replacement needs, and procedure-specific stocking.
• Suitable for medication delivery, hydration, and short-term peripheral IV therapy as directed by licensed clinicians.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 307300 IV catheter is intended for use with compatible peripheral IV administration components, extension sets, needleless connectors, securement devices, and standard clinical accessories as directed by product labeling and institutional policy. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the intended IV therapy setup before use.

Common applications include peripheral venous access, intermittent medication administration, fluid infusion, maintenance IV access, and procedures requiring a small-gauge catheter. The 24G x 5/8 inch configuration is especially useful in care scenarios where vein size, patient age, or vessel fragility makes a smaller catheter preferable.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 307300 Protect IV Catheter only by trained healthcare professionals following aseptic technique, facility policy, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Select the insertion site based on the patients condition, vessel quality, prescribed therapy, expected dwell time, and applicable clinical guidelines.

Before insertion, inspect the packaging and catheter for damage, contamination, or expiration concerns. Prepare the skin according to facility infection prevention standards, insert the catheter using appropriate technique, confirm placement, secure the catheter, and connect only to compatible IV components. Monitor the insertion site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, dislodgement, infection, or patient discomfort.

Certifications and Safety Standards

This product should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare safety standards, institutional infection control policies, and the manufacturers product labeling. Facilities should follow relevant standards for sterile technique, sharps safety, bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention, and medical device handling.

For procurement and compliance review, healthcare buyers should verify current regulatory documentation, product specifications, packaging status, and any applicable certifications through authorized product information or supplier documentation before purchase.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose peripheral IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 307300 Protect IV Catheter offers a small 24G x 5/8 inch configuration that supports delicate vein access while maintaining the practical handling features expected from a professional clinical catheter. Its protective design helps align with modern safety-focused IV access practices.

Against larger-gauge alternatives, this catheter may provide improved suitability for patients with smaller veins, though it is not intended for therapies requiring higher flow rates or larger catheter sizes. Compared with non-protective catheter options, it may better support facilities focused on sharps safety, clinician protection, and standardized vascular access protocols.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The Smiths Medical 307300 catheter is typically used by nurses, vascular access clinicians, emergency care teams, outpatient infusion staff, pediatric care providers, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV insertion and management.

Typical scenarios include pediatric or geriatric IV access, fragile vein access, outpatient medication administration, short-term hydration therapy, emergency department starts where a smaller catheter is appropriate, and clinical units that require reliable single-unit IV catheter availability for everyday patient care.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

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

After placement, secure the catheter according to facility protocol to help reduce movement, irritation, and accidental dislodgement. Assess the IV site routinely, maintain dressing integrity, flush only as clinically appropriate, and remove the catheter promptly if complications are suspected or if therapy is complete. Dispose of all sharps and used materials in approved containers according to institutional and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 307300 Protect IV Catheter is a medical device intended for professional healthcare use. It should be selected, inserted, maintained, and removed only by qualified personnel following the manufacturers instructions, facility procedures, and applicable clinical standards.

This product is not a substitute for clinical judgment. Catheter size and length should be chosen based on the prescribed therapy, patient condition, vein assessment, and expected infusion requirements. Always review current product labeling for indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and disposal instructions before use.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 307300 CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, 24G X 5/8", EACH 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.