Description
The BD Insyte Autoguard Winged IV Catheter is a winged shielded IV catheter that retracts its needle into a safety barrel at the push of a button. It suits wards, emergency departments and infusion rooms that want push-button needle shielding plus wings that stabilize the start.
- Push-Button Shielding – the Autoguard button retracts the needle into the barrel the moment insertion is complete
- Stabilization Wings – the flexible wings lie flat for taping and help hold the catheter steady
- Vialon Catheter Material – the catheter softens in the vein for a more comfortable dwell
Button-Activated Shielding on a Winged Peripheral Catheter
The insertion itself is conventional: advance, confirm flash, thread the catheter off the needle in the usual way. The difference arrives at withdrawal, when a press of the Autoguard button pulls the needle back into its clear barrel and locks it there. That button action removes the two-handed shielding step where many needlesticks happen, because the clinician's free hand stays on the patient or the dressing. Wings on the hub stabilize the placed catheter and give tape and dressings a flat surface to secure against. The two gauges bracket everyday practice: an 18G x 1.16 in. catheter with a green hub for standard adult access, and a 24G x 0.75 in. catheter with a yellow hub and Instaflash needle technology for small veins.
Features and Benefits
Safety Design
- Autoguard Retraction: push-button needle retraction into the shield barrel
- Winged Hub: stabilization wings on both gauge options
- Clear Barrel: the shielded needle stays visible inside the barrel for confirmation
Configuration Range
- Standard Access: 18G x 1.16 in., green hub
- Small-Vein Access: 24G x 0.75 in., yellow hub, Instaflash needle technology
- Shared Material: BD Vialon catheter material on both options
Product Specifications
Catheter Details
- Catheter Type: peripheral winged shielded IV catheter
- Shielding: push-button retraction (Autoguard)
- Catheter Material: BD Vialon biomaterial
Packaging
- 18 G x 1.16 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters
- 24 G x 0.75 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters
Reference
- Manufacturer SKUs: 381544 (18 G x 1.16 in.), 381512 (24 G x 0.75 in.)
- GTINs: 00382903815449 (18 G x 1.16 in.), 00382903815128 (24 G x 0.75 in.)
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Why a Button Beats a Slide on a Busy Ward Round
Shielding mechanisms only protect when they are used every single time, and the mechanisms that get used are the ones that cost the clinician no extra motion. A button press at the natural end of the insertion is about as close to free as sharps protection gets.
- Zero Extra Steps – retraction happens with the press that finishes the insertion, so compliance stays high on night shifts and short staffing
- Stable Dwell – wings plus Vialon material keep the placed line settled and comfortable
- Two-Gauge Coverage – 18G and 24G options cover the ward's standard and small-vein starts in one product
- BD Insyte Pedigree – Insyte Autoguard is one of the most established shielded catheter lines in hospital use, well beyond generic winged catheters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this winged shielded IV catheter used for?
It is used for peripheral IV access where push-button needle shielding and a winged, easily secured hub are wanted.
Which size should I choose?
Buyers choose from 18 G x 1.16 in. and 24 G x 0.75 in.. Pick the 18G x 1.16 in. option for standard adult access or the 24G x 0.75 in. option for small veins and paediatric-style starts.
How is this product sold?
The listing is for one case: 18 G x 1.16 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters · 24 G x 0.75 in.: 50/bx, 4 bx/cs, a case of 200 catheters. The price applies to the full case, with counts detailed in the specifications above.
Who uses this winged shielded IV catheter?
Wards, emergency departments and infusion rooms that want push-button needle shielding plus wings that stabilize the start.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes. What arrives is the genuine BD winged shielded IV catheter described here, identified by manufacturer SKU 381544, 381512 in the specifications above.
How is the needle shielded after insertion?
Pressing the Autoguard button retracts the needle into the clear safety barrel, where it locks for disposal.
