The PROTECTIV and PROTECTIV PLUS Safety I. V. Catheters pioneered the movement to innovative safety design that protect the healthcare worker from the risks associated with accidental needlestick injuries. For more than a decade, PROTECTIV Safety I.V. Catheters have been the trusted choice of healthcare professionals. ProtectIV Plus Safety I.V. Catheters by Smiths Medical has a fully encased needle to give healthcare workers control for a safer application. Smiths Medical pioneered this technology giving I.V. catheters manual needle retraction to prevent accidental needlesticks. The encased design completely covers the needle throughout the procedure. In addition, its patented gasket design minimizes blood exposure during venipuncture. The needle also adds to patient comfort due to its V-point electropolished stainless steel point that transmits ultra-smooth insertions. The needle is radiopaque to be visible in x-rays.The I.V. catheter is made of OCRILON polyurethane with a plastic hub and is designed with molded grips for additional secure handling. The push-off tab allows one-handed threading.Properly dispose catheter after use as it is intended for single patient use to prevent cross-contamination and other safety issues.You may also be interested in other Smith Medical I.V. Supplies to add safety to your hospital or clinic such as the Jelco Saf-T Holder blood transfer device. This device provides a safe blood collection with needleless transfer when blood is obtained for testing

Features

• Radiopaque
• Polyurethane
• Winged Hub
• Compatible with customary technique
• Universal color coded to indicate catheter gauge at a glance
• Documented results proven to reduce accidental needlesticks

Benifits

• Compatible with customary technique
• Universal color coded to indicate catheter gauge at a glance
• Documented results proven to reduce accidental needlesticks