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Description

The ProtectIV Safety IV Catheter, Straight Hub, Polyurethane, 20G x 1", Pink, is designed for efficient and safe intravenous access. The catheter features a needle guard with a formed-in-place gasket to reduce the risk of blood exposure during insertion. Its color-coded system allows for quick identification of gauge size, improving workflow in clinical settings.

Multiple push-off tabs enable one-handed catheter threading, allowing precise placement while maintaining control. Locking tabs audibly click to indicate full safety activation, ensuring the needle is safely shielded immediately after insertion. This mechanism minimizes the risk of needlestick injuries for healthcare professionals.

The catheter incorporates a porous insert that provides consistent flashback visibility, enabling accurate placement confirmation while maintaining a barrier to blood contact. The optically clear yet radiopaque OCRILON polyurethane material offers enhanced flashback visualization and supports longer indwelling periods compared to standard catheter materials.