BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter 20 24G x 1

Becton Dickinson

Medical device

Peripheral IV catheter (shielded / safety IV catheter)

Manufactured to comply with international device safety and sterility standards for peripheral IV catheters. (Safety Engineered device with shielded needle).
Single Use sterile device conforming to standard regulatory guidelines for IV catheters.

Manufactured to comply with international device safety and sterility standards for peripheral IV catheters. (Safety Engineered device with shielded needle).
Single Use sterile device conforming to standard regulatory guidelines for IV catheters.

Peripheral IV catheter (shielded / safety IV catheter)

Description

The BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter is a sterile, single-use peripheral intravenous catheter with integrated safety-shielded needle and BD Vialon™ catheter material, designed to improve vascular access while reducing risk of needlestick injuries. The built-in push-button shielding mechanism instantly encapsulates the needle after insertion. The catheter includes BD Instaflash™ notched-needle technology to provide immediate blood flashback for confirmation of vessel entry, and uses a soft Vialon™ catheter that softens in the vein for improved patient comfort and longer dwell times. Supplied as a box of 50 sterile units, this catheter is suitable for fluid/medication administration, blood sampling, and other IV therapy uses in clinical settings.

Bnefits

Push-button needle-shielding technology significantly reduces risk of accidental needlestick injuries.
BD Instaflash™ notched-needle allows immediate blood flashback for quick vessel access confirmation and may improve first-stick success.
BD Vialon™ catheter material softens in the vein, enabling longer dwell times and reducing risk of mechanical phlebitis.
Transparent hub and radiopaque catheter allow easy visualisation of blood return and placement under imaging.
Sterile, single-use design reduces contamination risk and supports standard IV practices for fluid, medication administration and blood sampling.
Available in standard gauge/size (22G x 1") and packaged as a 50-unit box — convenient for clinical settings.

Indications

Peripheral venous access for infusion of fluids and medications (including IV therapy).
Blood sampling and transfusion via peripheral venous catheter.
Use in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, ambulatory care and general clinical settings requiring safe IV access.

Composition

Catheter tube: BD Vialon™ proprietary biomaterial polymer (softens in vivo)
Needle: stainless steel, with notched ‘Instaflash™’ tip for blood flashback.
Hub and wings (if winged version): medical-grade plastic hub, transparent, radiopaque.
Safety mechanism: integral shielded needle with push-button activation and needle retraction/shielding.

Formulation

Single-use peripheral IV catheter (winged or straight hub variants)
Gauge: 22G; Catheter length: 1.00 inch (≈25 mm) for this model.
Safety-engineered design: shielded needle with push-button activation; notched needle tip for Instaflash™ blood return recognition.
Catheter material: BD Vialon™ soft polymer designed for improved vein compatibility.

Packaging

Sterile, single-use catheter units individually packaged in sterile barrier packs.
Box containing 50 units per pack.
Each unit labeled with product code (REF 381423), gauge/size (22G x 1"), sterilisation information and safety/disposal instructions.

Usage

Open the sterile package aseptically just before use.
Perform standard venipuncture technique to insert the catheter into a peripheral vein.
Observe blood flashback via Instaflash™ needle to confirm correct vessel entry before advancing catheter.
Advance catheter, then press the push-button to activate needle shielding, retracting the needle safely into the hub.
Connect IV administration set or extension set to catheter hub as per standard protocols.
After single use in a patient, remove and dispose catheter (including needle shield) in sharps waste in accordance with local regulations.
Do not reuse or re-sterilize.

Contraindications

Do not use if sterile package is damaged, opened or expired.
Do not reuse or reprocess the catheter or needle – strictly single-use.
Not suitable if patient has contraindication to peripheral IV catheterisation (e.g. local infection, damaged veins, severe coagulopathy, or contraindicated limb).
Avoid use if needle shielding mechanism fails or appears defective.

Adverse Effects

Possible local pain, bruising or discomfort at insertion site.
Risk of phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation or thrombophlebitis depending on catheter dwell time, vein condition, and infusion protocol.
Potential for allergic reaction if patient is sensitive to catheter materials (rare).
Risk of needlestick injury if safety shield mechanism malfunctions or user fails to activate retraction.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Keep inside original sterile packaging until use.
Do not store in humid or contaminated environments to avoid compromise of sterile barrier.