Description
The ProtectIV-W Safety IV Catheter adds wings to the family's FEP catheter for clinicians who secure and stabilize with a winged hub. It keeps the same needlestick-protection design and universal color coding across 14G to 24G.
- Winged Hub Control – Wings give the clinician a firmer grip during placement and a stable base for securement
- Needlestick Protection Focus – The safety design is intended to reduce accidental needlesticks during routine IV starts
- FEP Polymer Construction – Winged FEP construction across the full everyday gauge range
Winged FEP Safety Catheter for Controlled Peripheral Placement
Some clinicians simply place better with wings, and the W line exists for them. The winged hub improves grip during insertion and gives securement dressings a flat, stable base once the catheter is in. Under the wings it is the same FEP safety catheter, with a design intended to protect the healthcare worker from accidental needlestick injuries. Seven configurations cover 14G through 24G, including two 20G lengths. Universal color coding keeps the gauge obvious at a glance, which matters when a winged start happens under time pressure.
Features and Benefits
Winged Design
- Placement Grip: Wings provide a secure hold during insertion for controlled one-handed or two-handed placement
- Stable Securement Base: The winged hub sits flat for taping and dressing after placement
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: FEP polymer
- 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-W Catheters
Winged placement is a preference many clinicians will not give up, and safety lines do not always offer it. The W line keeps wings inside the same color-coded safety family as the straight versions. Mixed fleets can standardize on one system either way.
- Wings Without Leaving the Family – The winged option lives inside the same safety platform as the straight catheters
- Securement That Stays Put – A flat winged base supports dressing adhesion and line stability after placement
- Full Gauge Coverage – Seven configurations from 14G to 24G, including both common 20G lengths
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the wings do?
The wings give the clinician a firmer grip during insertion and provide a flat base for securement once the catheter is placed. Many clinicians prefer them for patients who move or sweat under standard dressings.
What material is the W catheter?
The W line is FEP polymer with a winged hub. A winged polyurethane version is listed separately as ProtectIV Plus-W.
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. The 20G size comes in both 1 in and 1-1/4 in lengths.
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.
Is the catheter sterile?
Yes. Each catheter is supplied sterile for single-patient use.
