Smiths Medical 334200 - CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, ACUVANCE, 16GX1 1/4, EACH

The Smiths Medical 334200 Catheter, IV, Protect, Acuvance, 16G x 1 1/4 inch, Each is designed for professional peripheral intravenous access where a large-bore 16 gauge catheter is clinically appropriate. Built for dependable vascular access, this Acuvance Protect IV catheter supports efficient fluid delivery, medication administration, and acute care procedures while helping clinicians maintain safer sharps handling practices.

With its 16G size and 1 1/4 inch catheter length, this IV catheter is commonly suited for settings that require higher flow capability, reliable insertion performance, and secure short-term peripheral access. It is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in accordance with facility protocols and the products current instructions for use.

Key Benefits

• 16G large-bore catheter size supports higher flow applications when clinically indicated.
• 1 1/4 inch length provides practical peripheral access for appropriate patient and vein selection.
• Protective catheter design helps support safer handling after insertion.
• Suitable for demanding clinical environments where efficient IV access is essential.
• Each packaging format allows convenient single-unit ordering and inventory control.
• Designed for professional use in hospitals, emergency departments, surgical areas, and acute care facilities.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 334200 Acuvance Protect IV Catheter is intended for peripheral intravenous access using standard clinical IV techniques. It may be used with compatible IV administration components, extension sets, and securement methods according to facility policy and the product labeling.

Typical applications include fluid administration, medication delivery, perioperative IV access, emergency care access, and other clinical situations where a 16G peripheral IV catheter is appropriate. Clinicians should confirm gauge, catheter length, connection compatibility, and patient suitability before use.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained medical professionals familiar with peripheral IV catheter placement.
• Inspect the packaging before use and do not use if the package is opened, damaged, or compromised.
• Select an appropriate vein based on patient condition, therapy requirements, catheter size, and facility protocol.
• Prepare the insertion site using approved aseptic technique.
• Insert, secure, flush, and maintain the catheter according to the product instructions and institutional guidelines.
• Dispose of the introducer needle and used materials immediately in an approved sharps container.
• Monitor the IV site regularly for infiltration, phlebitis, occlusion, leakage, infection, or patient discomfort.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 334200 Acuvance Protect IV Catheter should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare safety standards, infection prevention practices, and facility sharps safety procedures. As a professional IV catheter product, it is intended to support clinical standards for vascular access, aseptic technique, and safe disposal of used sharps.

Healthcare facilities should verify the most current product labeling, regulatory status, and compliance documentation before purchase or clinical use. Staff should follow institutional policies, current clinical guidelines, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements for IV catheter use and disposal.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional non-safety IV catheters, the Smiths Medical 334200 Acuvance Protect IV Catheter offers a protective design intended to support safer handling during and after catheter placement. This can be especially valuable in busy care settings where sharps safety, workflow consistency, and dependable IV access are important.

Compared with smaller-gauge peripheral IV catheters, this 16G catheter provides a larger internal diameter for higher flow needs when clinically appropriate. Compared with generic large-bore IV catheters, the Smiths Medical Acuvance Protect design offers the benefit of brand-specific engineering, professional-grade manufacturing, and suitability for healthcare environments that prioritize performance and safety.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by registered nurses, emergency department clinicians, anesthesia providers, surgical teams, infusion specialists, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV access. It is appropriate for clinical environments that require reliable large-bore access and adherence to sharps safety practices.

Common application scenarios include emergency care, preoperative preparation, postoperative recovery, hospital inpatient care, outpatient procedural areas, and other acute care settings where 16G peripheral IV access is selected based on patient needs and therapy requirements.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Confirm patient identity, therapy requirements, and catheter size before insertion.
• Choose the smallest gauge that meets the clinical need while preserving vessel health.
• Use aseptic technique throughout site preparation, insertion, and dressing application.
• Secure the catheter properly to reduce movement, dislodgement, and irritation.
• Flush and assess catheter patency according to facility protocol.
• Document insertion details, site condition, catheter gauge, and ongoing assessments.
• Replace or remove the catheter according to clinical indication and institutional policy.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 334200 Acuvance Protect IV Catheter is intended for professional medical use only. It should not be reused, resterilized, or used beyond the directions provided in the product labeling. Reuse of single-use vascular access devices may increase the risk of infection, device failure, or patient harm.

Users should follow current infection-control standards, sharps injury prevention procedures, and approved disposal requirements. Clinical teams should review the products current instructions for use before implementation and ensure staff are properly trained in placement, activation of protective features, site monitoring, and disposal.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 334200 CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, ACUVANCE, 16GX1 1/4, EACH 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.