Smiths Medical 3077 - Jelco Protectiv-W Catheter IV Safety Straight w/ Wng Pink 200/Ca
Smiths Medical 3077 Jelco Protectiv-W Catheter IV Safety Straight w/ Wng Pink 200/Ca is designed for controlled peripheral intravenous access in professional healthcare settings. This safety IV catheter features a straight configuration with wings to support stable handling, secure placement, and improved control during venipuncture. The pink color coding supports quick product identification in busy clinical environments, while the 200 per case packaging is suitable for hospitals, outpatient centers, emergency departments, and high-volume supply rooms.
Key Benefits
The Jelco Protectiv-W IV catheter is built to support safe, efficient, and consistent IV access procedures. Its winged design helps clinicians maintain control during insertion and secure the catheter after placement. The safety-focused construction supports needlestick injury prevention practices when used according to the manufacturer instructions for use and facility protocol. The straight catheter style is practical for routine peripheral IV starts, medication administration, fluid therapy, and short-term vascular access needs.
Compatibility and Applications
This catheter is intended for use in peripheral intravenous access procedures performed by trained healthcare professionals. It may be used in a range of clinical environments, including acute care, ambulatory care, emergency care, infusion services, procedural departments, and general patient care units. The catheter is typically used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, securement products, dressings, and flushing protocols as determined by the facility and the clinician.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 3077 Jelco Protectiv-W catheter only as directed by the manufacturer instructions for use and your facility policy. Inspect the packaging before use and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged, opened, or compromised. Select the appropriate catheter based on patient condition, vein quality, ordered therapy, and clinical judgment. Prepare the insertion site using approved aseptic technique, insert the catheter according to accepted IV access standards, activate the safety mechanism as instructed, and dispose of the used device immediately in an approved sharps container.
Certifications and Safety Standards
This product is designed for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable clinical safety standards, infection prevention policies, and sharps safety requirements. Facilities should verify current regulatory, sterility, and compliance documentation through the product packaging, manufacturer documentation, or authorized distributor records. Proper training, aseptic technique, and adherence to institutional vascular access procedures are essential for safe and effective use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with standard non-safety peripheral IV catheters, the Jelco Protectiv-W catheter offers a safety-oriented design that supports modern sharps injury reduction practices. Compared with basic straight catheters without wings, the winged construction may provide improved grip and stabilization during insertion and securement. For facilities evaluating IV catheter options, this product offers a practical combination of safety design, familiar handling, color-coded identification, and case packaging for consistent clinical supply management.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by nurses, vascular access teams, emergency clinicians, infusion specialists, surgical staff, and other trained medical professionals who perform peripheral IV catheter product is commonly used by nurses, vascularization. Typical scenarios include starting IV access for hydration, medication delivery, preoperative preparation, emergency treatment, diagnostic procedures, and short-term infusion therapy. The 200 per case format makes it suitable for departments that require dependable availability of safety IV catheters for routine patient care.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the catheter in a clean, dry environment according to the conditions stated on the product packaging. Rotate stock by expiration date and keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use. Always confirm the correct catheter selection before opening the sterile package. After insertion, secure the catheter using facility-approved securement and dressing methods, monitor the site according to policy, and assess for complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, occlusion, leakage, or patient discomfort.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This catheter is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in accordance with manufacturer instructions, facility protocols, and applicable regulations. It is a single-use medical device and should not be reused, resterilized, or repurposed. Dispose of all used components following biohazard and sharps disposal requirements. Product specifications, packaging, labeling, and availability may vary, so purchasers should confirm details before ordering for clinical use.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 3077 Jelco Protectiv-W Catheter IV Safety Straight w/ Wng Pink 200/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.
