Smiths Medical 307600 - Catheter Protective IV 20gx1-1/4" 200/CS

The Smiths Medical 307600 Catheter Protective IV 20G x 1-1/4 inch is designed for dependable peripheral intravenous access in clinical care environments where precision, patient comfort, and efficient workflow matter. Supplied as 200 units per case, this IV catheter option supports hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities that require consistent catheter availability for routine and procedural use.

With a 20G size and 1-1/4 inch catheter length, this product is commonly selected for patients who need reliable IV access for fluid administration, medication delivery, blood draws when clinically appropriate, and short-term intravenous therapy. Its protective catheter design supports safer handling practices and helps clinicians maintain control during insertion and disposal procedures.

Key Benefits

• 20G catheter size supports a balanced combination of flow capacity and patient comfort.
• 1-1/4 inch length is suitable for many common peripheral IV access needs.
• Protective IV catheter design helps support safer clinical handling and workflow efficiency.
• Case quantity of 200 units supports inventory planning for high-volume facilities.
• Designed for use by trained healthcare professionals in controlled clinical environments.
• Helps standardize IV catheter selection across departments that require dependable vascular access supplies.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 307600 Protective IV Catheter is intended for use in peripheral intravenous access procedures performed by qualified healthcare personnel. It is suitable for a broad range of clinical applications where a 20G catheter is appropriate based on patient condition, vein assessment, therapy type, and facility protocol.

Common applications include IV fluid administration, medication infusion, perioperative care, emergency care, outpatient treatment, and general inpatient vascular access. Compatibility should always be confirmed with the facilitys IV administration sets, connectors, securement products, infusion pumps, and related vascular access protocols before use.

Usage Guidelines

Use the Smiths Medical 307600 Catheter Protective IV only according to the product instructions for use, institutional policy, and accepted clinical standards for peripheral IV placement. Before opening the package, inspect the unit for package integrity, expiration date, and any signs of damage or contamination.

Clinicians should select the insertion site based on vein condition, therapy requirements, patient comfort, and expected duration of access. Standard aseptic technique should be followed during preparation, insertion, securement, flushing, connection, monitoring, and disposal. After placement, the IV site should be assessed regularly for patency, infiltration, phlebitis, leakage, pain, swelling, or other signs that require clinical intervention.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 307600 Protective IV Catheter should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations, facility infection prevention policies, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Healthcare teams should confirm product labeling, sterility information, expiration date, and regulatory documentation before clinical use.

As with all vascular access devices, safe handling, proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene, skin antisepsis, and routine site assessment are essential. The product should only be used by trained healthcare professionals who understand peripheral IV catheter placement, complication prevention, and post-insertion monitoring requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 307600 Protective IV Catheter offers the benefit of a recognized clinical supply format, a commonly used 20G size, and a practical 200 per case configuration for healthcare facilities with ongoing IV access demand. The protective catheter design may support safer workflow practices when used correctly by trained staff.

For facilities comparing IV catheter options, important evaluation points include catheter gauge, catheter length, ease of insertion, packaging efficiency, clinician familiarity, patient comfort, product availability, cost per unit, and compatibility with existing IV supplies. Smiths Medical products are commonly selected by clinical teams that value consistency, dependable supply, and established medical device manufacturing experience.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by nurses, vascular access teams, emergency department clinicians, perioperative staff, outpatient infusion teams, and other licensed healthcare professionals responsible for establishing peripheral IV access. It is especially useful in facilities that need a dependable 20G catheter option for routine patient care.

Typical scenarios include hospital admissions, emergency treatment, preoperative preparation, outpatient procedures, IV medication administration, hydration therapy, and general clinical care where a 20G x 1-1/4 inch catheter is appropriate. Final product selection should always be based on clinical judgment, patient assessment, and facility guidelines.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 307600 Protective IV Catheter in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate environment according to product labeling and facility supply management procedures. Keep units in original packaging until ready for use to help maintain product integrity.

Before placement, confirm the correct gauge and length for the patient and therapy. During use, follow proper aseptic technique, secure the catheter appropriately, label the site as required by facility policy, and monitor the access site at recommended intervals. Dispose of used components immediately in approved sharps or medical waste containers according to institutional and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 307600 Catheter Protective IV is a medical device intended for professional clinical use. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used if the packaging is opened, damaged, or compromised. Always follow the manufacturers instructions for use and the healthcare facilitys vascular access policies.

Potential IV catheter-related complications may include infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, occlusion, infection, bleeding, bruising, pain, or catheter dislodgement. Patients should be monitored according to clinical standards, and any adverse event or product concern should be handled through the facilitys reporting process and applicable regulatory requirements.

How to Order

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