Description
The ProtectIV Safety IV Catheter in straight FEP polymer is built to protect the clinician from accidental needlestick injury during peripheral IV starts. The design works with the customary insertion technique teams already use, so adoption needs no retraining.
- Needlestick Protection Focus – The safety design exists for one reason, to reduce accidental needlesticks during routine IV therapy
- Color-Coded Gauges – Universal color coding shows the catheter gauge at a glance, which speeds selection at the supply cart
- FEP Polymer Construction – The straight FEP catheter covers the everyday gauge range from 14G to 24G in one family
Straight FEP Safety Catheter for Everyday Peripheral Access
Peripheral IV placement is one of the most common procedures in the hospital, and it is also one of the most common sources of sharps exposure. This straight FEP version of the safety catheter line gives clinicians a familiar feel during insertion while adding a safety design intended to lower needlestick risk. Seven configurations cover 14G through 24G, including two 20G lengths for different patient populations. Every gauge follows the universal color code, so the hub color confirms the size before the package is even opened. The family has been a trusted choice of healthcare professionals for several decades, and it remains a staple for med-surg floors, emergency departments, and infusion areas.
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, so clinicians keep the approach they already know
Selection and Handling
- Universal Color Coding: Color-coded hubs indicate the catheter gauge at a glance for faster, more confident selection
- Seven Configurations: Gauges from 14G to 24G with lengths from 3/4 in to 1-1/4 in cover routine adult and pediatric starts
Product Specifications
Catheter Details
- Brand: ICU Medical
- Product Type: Safety IV Catheter
- Material: FEP polymer
- 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 FEP Catheters
Commodity IV catheters compete on price alone and leave sharps safety to chance. This FEP line pairs a proven safety design with the gauge range floors actually stock, so one family covers the daily census. Teams get predictable handling case after case.
- Familiar Feel, Safer Routine – Customary technique compatibility means no new insertion workflow to learn or audit
- Right Gauge on the First Reach – Seven color-coded configurations cut down the hunt for the correct size mid-procedure
- A Decades-Proven Family – A catheter line trusted for several decades, not an untested house brand substitute
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauges does this FEP catheter come in?
The straight FEP family covers 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G, and 24G, with two 20G lengths of 1 in and 1-1/4 in. Each gauge follows the universal color code shown in the configuration name.
How is the catheter 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 safety design change the insertion technique?
No. The catheter is compatible with the customary insertion technique, so clinicians use the approach they already know.
What material is the catheter made from?
The catheter is FEP polymer in a straight, non-winged style. A polyurethane version and winged versions are also listed separately in the ProtectIV family.
Is the catheter sterile?
Yes. Each catheter is supplied sterile for single-patient use.
