IV Catheter 18 Gauge x 1.16" Prevent R Peripheral with Button Retracting Safety Needles 50/Box

Prevent R Peripheral IV Catheter 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch with Button Retracting Safety Needles is a medical device used to access a patient's veins for the purpose of delivering medication, fluids, or drawing blood. It is specifically designed for peripheral catheterization and features a safety mechanism to prevent accidental needlesticks for both patients and healthcare workers.

The catheter itself is 18 gauge, which refers to the diameter of the needle used. The larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle. In this case, 18 gauge is a relatively large size, which allows for faster administration of medication and fluids.

The length of the catheter is 1.16 inches, which is typically considered a standard length for peripheral IV catheters. It is used for short-term use, typically up to 72 hours, and is suitable for most patients.

The catheter also features a button retracting safety needle, which is a device that allows the needle to retract into the catheter after insertion. This helps prevent accidental needlesticks and reduces the risk of infection. The safety needle can be activated by pressing a button on the catheter hub, and it remains retracted until the catheter is removed from the patient.

Overall, McKesson Prevent R Peripheral IV Catheter 18 Gauge 1.16 Inch with Button Retracting Safety Needles is a safe and effective option for peripheral catheterization, providing quick and easy access to a patient's veins while minimizing the risk of needlestick injuries.

• Prevent® R Shielded IV Catheters
• Push-button safety design allows one-handed needle retraction into the safety shield for reduced risk of accidental needle-stick injuries
• Straight hub and contoured finger grip for comfortable and simple catheter insertion
• Green, ISO-compliant, color-coded catheter hub and packaging for easy size identification of 18-gauge needle
• Flash chamber provides visual confirmation that catheter has entered the vein
• Soft, flexible, kink-resistant material further softens inside to conform to the shape of the vessel
• Radiopaque materials allow use during x-rays or other form of radiation
• High pressure design suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 300 psi
• Individually wrapped, disposable catheters - featuring a needle sheath - designed for single sterile use
• Non-pyrogenic and not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP
• Packaged: 1 Per Pack, 50 Packs Per Box