Description
The ProtectIV Plus-W Safety IV Catheter combines the Plus line's polyurethane catheter with a winged hub for placement control and securement. It carries the family's needlestick-protection design across 14G to 24G with universal color coding.
- Winged Polyurethane Combination – The only family branch that pairs the polyurethane catheter with a winged hub
- 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
Winged Polyurethane Safety Catheter for Comfort and Control
The Plus-W is the most fully featured branch of the ProtectIV family, and it exists for teams that want both polyurethane comfort and winged control. The wings support a steady grip during placement and a flat base for the dressing afterward. The polyurethane catheter serves patients whose therapy runs longer and whose veins benefit from the Plus material. Seven configurations cover 14G through 24G, including both 20G lengths found across the family. The safety design and universal color coding match the rest of the line, so stocking Plus-W beside the straight versions raises no training questions.
Features and Benefits
Winged Polyurethane Design
- Placement Grip: Wings provide a secure hold during insertion and a stable base for securement
- Polyurethane Catheter: The Plus line material, chosen for indwelling comfort during longer therapy
Safety and Selection
- Needlestick Risk Reduction: Designed to protect the healthcare worker from the risk of accidental needlestick injuries
- 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: 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-W Catheters
Most safety catheter lines force a trade between material and hub style. Plus-W removes the trade, pairing polyurethane with wings inside the same color-coded family. Teams that standardize here cover the widest set of clinician preferences with one platform.
- Both Preferences in One Catheter – Polyurethane comfort and winged control together, which few safety lines offer
- One Family, Four Branches – Straight or winged, FEP or polyurethane, all sharing one color code and safety design
- Full Gauge Coverage – Seven configurations from 14G to 24G, including both common 20G lengths
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Plus-W different from ProtectIV-W?
Plus-W uses a polyurethane catheter, while the W line uses FEP polymer. Both are winged and share the same gauges, colors, and packaging.
What gauges are available?
Configurations cover 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G in two lengths, 22G, and 24G, each named with its gauge, length, and hub color. Both 20G lengths used across the family are included.
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 the winged hub change securement?
The wings sit flat against the skin and give the dressing a stable base, which many clinicians prefer for line stability. The flat profile also helps tape and transparent dressings adhere evenly.
Is the catheter sterile?
Yes. Each catheter is supplied sterile for single-patient use.
