Smiths Medical 308000 - IV Cath Protect Plus 22x1 w/Wing 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA

The Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus 22G x 1 Inch with Wing is designed for reliable peripheral intravenous access in clinical environments where safety, control, and patient comfort are important. This winged IV catheter supports stable placement during insertion and secure handling during routine vascular access procedures.

With a 22G x 1 inch size, this catheter is commonly selected for patients who require controlled IV therapy, medication administration, hydration, or blood draw access where an appropriate smaller-gauge catheter is preferred. Each box contains 50 catheters, with 4 boxes per case, making it a practical option for hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and other healthcare facilities that need dependable IV catheter supplies.

Key Benefits

• 22G x 1 inch catheter size supports controlled peripheral IV access for suitable patients.
• Winged design helps improve grip, placement stability, and clinician control during insertion.
• Protect Plus design supports safer IV catheter handling in professional healthcare settings.
• Packaged 50 per box and 4 boxes per case for efficient supply management.
• Suitable for routine IV therapy, hydration, medication delivery, and vascular access procedures.
• Designed for consistent clinical performance in high-use medical environments.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus 22G x 1 Inch with Wing is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in settings that require peripheral intravenous catheter placement. It may be used with compatible IV administration sets, extension sets, securement products, dressings, and standard vascular access supplies according to facility protocol.

Common applications include short-term peripheral IV access, medication administration, fluid therapy, preoperative access, outpatient infusion support, emergency care, and general inpatient vascular access. The winged configuration may be especially useful where additional placement control and stabilization are needed.

Usage Guidelines

Use this IV catheter only according to the facilitys approved vascular access procedures and the manufacturers instructions for use. Before use, confirm the catheter size, product packaging, sterility, expiration date, and clinical suitability for the patient and procedure.

Prepare the insertion site using proper aseptic technique. Select an appropriate vein, insert the catheter using standard peripheral IV insertion practices, confirm placement, secure the catheter, and apply an appropriate sterile dressing. Dispose of all sharps and used components immediately in an approved sharps container following institutional safety policies.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus 22G x 1 Inch with Wing should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare facility policies, infection prevention standards, and vascular access guidelines. Healthcare providers should confirm current product labeling, sterile packaging, and regulatory documentation before clinical use.

This product is intended for professional medical use and should only be handled by trained personnel familiar with peripheral IV catheter insertion, catheter securement, sharps safety, and infection control requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-winged IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus with Wing offers enhanced handling and placement control during insertion. The winged design can help clinicians manage catheter positioning more confidently, especially in situations where stability and grip are important.

Compared with general-purpose safety IV catheters, this product provides a practical balance of safety-focused design, clinical usability, and convenient case packaging. Facilities that already use Smiths Medical vascular access products may also benefit from product familiarity and workflow consistency across their IV catheter inventory.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is commonly used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency department staff, surgical center clinicians, infusion professionals, and other trained healthcare providers who perform peripheral IV access procedures. It is suitable for healthcare facilities that require dependable IV catheter supplies for routine and high-volume patient care.

Typical use scenarios include hospital admissions, outpatient infusion visits, preoperative preparation, emergency treatment, hydration therapy, and medication delivery. The 22G x 1 inch size may be selected when a smaller-gauge catheter is clinically appropriate based on the patients vein condition, therapy requirements, and provider assessment.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus catheters in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use to help maintain sterility and traceability.

Always inspect the package before opening. Do not use the catheter if the packaging is damaged, opened, contaminated, or past the expiration date. Follow facility policy for catheter site assessment, dressing changes, flushing, documentation, and timely removal when IV access is no longer required.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus 22G x 1 Inch with Wing is intended for professional healthcare use. It should be selected and used only by qualified personnel in accordance with clinical judgment, patient needs, manufacturer instructions, and applicable institutional protocols.

Single-use medical devices should not be reused, reprocessed, or resterilized unless specifically permitted by the manufacturer. Improper use may increase the risk of infection, catheter failure, needlestick injury, or other complications. Follow all applicable OSHA, infection control, and sharps disposal requirements.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 308000 IV Cath Protect Plus 22x1 w/Wing 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.