Smiths Medical 3086 - Protectiv IV Catheter 20G 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA

The Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter 20G is a safety-focused peripheral IV catheter designed for reliable vascular access in clinical, hospital, outpatient, and emergency care settings. Built for professional healthcare use, this 20 gauge IV catheter supports efficient cannulation while helping facilities maintain consistent infection control and sharps safety practices.

Each case includes 50 catheters per box and 4 boxes per case, making it a practical purchasing option for departments that require dependable IV access supplies in volume. The Protectiv IV catheter design is intended to support smooth insertion, secure handling, and safe disposal after use.

Key Benefits

• 20G catheter size suitable for a wide range of routine IV therapy applications
• Designed to support dependable peripheral venous access
• Safety-oriented catheter system helps reduce exposure risks associated with needlestick injuries
• Convenient 50 per box, 4 boxes per case packaging supports clinical inventory planning
• Appropriate for facilities that require consistent, professional-grade IV catheter supplies
• Manufactured by Smiths Medical, a trusted name in vascular access and infusion products

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter 20G is used for peripheral intravenous access where a 20 gauge catheter is clinically appropriate. It is suitable for general IV therapy, medication administration, hydration, blood draws when permitted by facility policy, and other routine vascular access procedures.

This catheter may be used across multiple healthcare environments, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency departments, infusion clinics, urgent care centers, long-term care facilities, and physician offices. Clinicians should confirm compatibility with facility protocols, IV administration sets, securement devices, and patient-specific care requirements before use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals following established vascular access procedures.
• Select the 20G catheter only when it matches the patients vein condition, therapy type, infusion requirements, and clinical protocol.
• Inspect the packaging before use and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or opened.
• Prepare the insertion site using approved antiseptic technique according to facility policy.
• Insert, secure, flush, dress, monitor, and remove the catheter according to institutional guidelines.
• Dispose of the device immediately after use in an approved sharps container.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter is intended for clinical environments that require sterile, single-use vascular access products and adherence to recognized infection control and sharps safety practices. Product-specific regulatory status, sterility information, lot number, expiration date, and manufacturer documentation should be verified on the product packaging and accompanying instructions for use.

Healthcare facilities should use this catheter in accordance with applicable institutional policies, clinical standards, OSHA sharps safety practices, and relevant state and federal healthcare regulations.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with standard non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter provides a safety-oriented design that supports safer handling after insertion. This can be especially valuable in high-volume clinical areas where needlestick prevention and workflow efficiency are important.

When compared with other safety IV catheter options, the Smiths Medical Protectiv catheter line is recognized for its professional clinical design, consistent packaging, and suitability for routine peripheral IV access. For purchasing teams, the 50 per box and 4 boxes per case configuration helps simplify supply planning and supports steady availability for everyday patient care needs.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by nurses, IV therapy teams, emergency clinicians, anesthesiology staff, infusion specialists, and other trained medical professionals responsible for establishing and managing peripheral IV access.

Common application scenarios include inpatient admissions, preoperative preparation, emergency treatment, outpatient infusion services, hydration therapy, medication administration, and routine clinical procedures requiring reliable venous access with a 20G catheter.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the catheter in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate supply area.
• Rotate inventory by expiration date to support product integrity and reduce waste.
• Keep catheters in their original packaging until ready for use.
• Follow aseptic technique throughout catheter insertion and maintenance.
• Use appropriate securement and dressing methods to reduce movement and support catheter stability.
• Monitor the insertion site regularly for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, leakage, or patient discomfort.
• Remove and replace the catheter according to facility policy and patient condition.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter 20G is a professional medical device intended for use by qualified healthcare personnel. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used beyond the labeled expiration date. Reuse may increase the risk of infection, device failure, or patient injury.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions for use, facility policies, and applicable clinical guidelines. Confirm product specifications, packaging details, and regulatory information before ordering or using the device in patient care.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 3086 Protectiv IV Catheter 20G 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.