Smiths Medical 307500 - PROTECTIV W IV 18G X 1 1/4", 50/BX

The Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV Catheter is a professional-grade peripheral IV catheter designed for reliable vascular access in clinical, emergency, and procedural care environments. This 18G x 1 1/4 inch catheter supports efficient fluid administration, medication delivery, and blood-related procedures where a larger-gauge IV access device may be required.

Supplied in a 50/BX configuration, this product is suitable for healthcare facilities that require dependable IV catheter availability for routine patient care, urgent access needs, and high-volume supply management. Its protective IV catheter design helps support safer handling practices while maintaining the performance expected from Smiths Medical vascular access products.

Key Benefits

• 18G size supports higher-flow IV therapy, fluid replacement, and procedures requiring dependable vascular access.
• 1 1/4 inch catheter length provides practical insertion depth for appropriate peripheral vein access.
• Protective catheter design supports safer clinical handling and helps reduce exposure risks when used according to facility protocol.
• Winged-style configuration may help improve control during placement and stabilization after insertion.
• Box of 50 units supports efficient inventory planning for hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and emergency departments.
• Designed for professional healthcare use in sterile IV access procedures.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV Catheter is intended for use with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, infusion systems, syringes, and other standard vascular access accessories used in accordance with clinical policy and product instructions. It is commonly selected for peripheral intravenous access where an 18G catheter is clinically appropriate.

Typical applications may include IV fluid administration, medication infusion, perioperative access, emergency care, outpatient procedures, and other settings where dependable peripheral access is required. Final product selection should always be based on patient condition, vein quality, prescribed therapy, and facility guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

This IV catheter should be used only by trained healthcare professionals following approved aseptic technique and institutional vascular access protocols. Before use, inspect the package to confirm that it is unopened, undamaged, and within the labeled expiration date. Select the appropriate catheter gauge and length based on the prescribed therapy, anticipated flow requirements, and patient-specific factors.

Prepare the insertion site according to facility infection prevention standards. Insert, secure, flush, and monitor the catheter according to the manufacturer instructions for use and local clinical policy. Discontinue use and replace the catheter if complications, infiltration, occlusion, leakage, dislodgement, or signs of infection are observed.

Certifications and Safety Standards

Smiths Medical vascular access products are manufactured for professional clinical use and are expected to meet applicable medical device quality, sterility, labeling, and safety requirements for their intended market. This product should be used only as labeled and in compliance with healthcare facility policies, infection control procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Users should review the package labeling and manufacturer documentation for full details regarding sterility, single-use status, storage conditions, expiration dating, contraindications, precautions, and disposal requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-protective IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV Catheter offers the added advantage of a protective design that supports safer handling during vascular access procedures. Its 18G x 1 1/4 inch configuration provides a practical option for clinicians who need a larger-gauge catheter for therapies requiring stronger flow performance.

In comparison with lower-gauge-number alternatives from other manufacturers, this Smiths Medical option combines recognized brand reliability, clinically familiar handling, and convenient 50/BX packaging. For facilities standardizing peripheral IV catheter inventory, it provides a dependable balance of performance, safety-focused design, and supply efficiency.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by nurses, physicians, emergency medical teams, surgical staff, infusion clinicians, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for establishing peripheral IV access. It is appropriate for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient clinics, and specialty care facilities.

Common application scenarios include preoperative IV placement, emergency fluid therapy, short-term medication administration, procedural access, and clinical situations where a larger-gauge peripheral catheter is selected by the treating professional. The 50/BX packaging makes it well suited for departments with recurring IV access demand.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV Catheter in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate medical supply area. Keep products in their original packaging until the point of use to help preserve sterility and protect the device from contamination or damage.

Use proper hand hygiene, skin preparation, catheter securement, dressing application, and routine site assessment according to facility protocol. Document insertion details, catheter size, site location, date, time, and patient response as required. Dispose of used devices immediately in approved sharps or medical waste containers in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used if the package is damaged or sterility may be compromised. Follow all applicable instructions for use, facility procedures, and local regulations for vascular access, infection prevention, sharps safety, and medical waste disposal.

Clinicians should monitor the catheter site and patient response throughout therapy. Potential complications associated with peripheral IV catheter use may include infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, bleeding, occlusion, infection, pain, or accidental dislodgement. Product selection and continued use should be based on clinical judgment and patient-specific needs.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 307500 PROTECTIV W IV 18G X 1 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.