Description
The ProtectIV Plus Safety IV Catheter pairs the line's needlestick-protection design with a straight polyurethane catheter. Polyurethane softens in the vein, and the family covers 14G through 24G with universal color-coded hubs.
- Polyurethane Comfort – The polyurethane catheter is the Plus line material, chosen for indwelling comfort during longer therapy
- Needlestick Protection Focus – The safety design is intended to reduce accidental needlesticks during routine IV starts
- Color-Coded Gauges – Universal color coding shows the catheter gauge at a glance for faster selection
Straight Polyurethane Safety Catheter for Peripheral IV Therapy
The Plus line is the polyurethane branch of the ProtectIV family, built for the same everyday peripheral access work as the FEP version. Its safety design addresses the needlestick risk that comes with one of the most frequently performed procedures in care settings. Seven configurations span 14G to 24G, including both 1 in and 1-1/4 in options in 20G pink. Universal color coding keeps gauge identification instant at the bedside and at the supply cart. For facilities standardizing on polyurethane for patient comfort, this family keeps the familiar ProtectIV handling their teams already know.
Features and Benefits
Safety Design
- Needlestick Risk Reduction: Designed to protect the healthcare worker from the risk of accidental needlestick injuries
- Customary Technique: Compatible with the customary insertion technique clinicians already use
Material and Selection
- Polyurethane Catheter: Straight polyurethane construction, the Plus line material for indwelling peripheral therapy
- Universal Color Coding: Color-coded hubs indicate the catheter gauge at a glance
Product Specifications
Catheter Details
- Brand: ICU Medical
- Product Type: Safety IV Catheter
- Material: Polyurethane
- Style: Straight, non-winged
Packaging and Options
- Quantity Per Pack: 50 per box, 4 boxes per case, sold by the case
- Shelf Life: 3 years
- Sterility: Sterile
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Why Clinical Teams Choose ProtectIV Plus Catheters
Facilities that prefer polyurethane often have to switch catheter families and relearn handling. The Plus line keeps the ProtectIV safety design and color system while changing only the catheter material. That continuity makes standardization simpler across floors.
- Polyurethane Without a Platform Change – The comfort material teams want, inside the safety family they already stock
- Full Gauge Coverage – Seven configurations from 14G to 24G cover rapid infusion through delicate pediatric starts
- Instant Gauge Confirmation – Universal color coding reduces wrong-size pulls and mid-procedure delays
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Plus catheter differ from the standard ProtectIV?
The Plus line uses a polyurethane catheter instead of FEP polymer. The safety design, color coding, gauge range, and packaging are the same family standard.
What gauges are available?
Configurations cover 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G in two lengths, 22G, and 24G. The configuration name states the gauge, length, and hub color.
How is it packaged?
Each configuration is supplied 50 per box with 4 boxes per case, and it is sold by the case. The shelf life is 3 years.
Does it use a special insertion technique?
No. It is compatible with the customary insertion technique, so no retraining is needed.
Is the catheter sterile?
Yes. Each catheter is supplied sterile for single-patient use.
