Product Specifications
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Product Overview
BD Becton Dickinson - Nexiva - 383556 - Closed IV Catheter Nexiva 20 Gauge 1 Inch Sliding Safety Needle
The BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter is designed for reliable and secure vascular access, combining advanced safety features with smooth insertion. This 20-gauge, 1-inch catheter features a sliding safety needle that helps reduce needlestick injuries while ensuring controlled, one-handed activation. The closed system minimizes blood exposure and maintains sterility during placement.
Key Features:
- Sliding Safety Needle: Enables easy, one-handed activation for enhanced clinician safety.
- Closed System: Reduces blood exposure and contamination risks.
- Echo-Tech Technology: Provides clear ultrasound visibility for precise placement.
- Thin-Wall Design: Maximizes flow rates while minimizing vessel trauma.
- Stabilization Platform: Improves catheter securement and patient comfort.
Specifications:
- Gauge: 20G
- Length: 1 inch (25 mm)
- Safety Mechanism: Sliding needle shield
- Material: Polyurethane catheter, stainless steel needle
- Sterility: Single-use, sterile packaging
Suggested Use:
Ideal for general IV therapy, infusion, and blood sampling in hospitals and clinics. Suitable for adult and pediatric patients requiring short-term vascular access. For best results, follow aseptic technique and secure the catheter properly to minimize movement-related complications.
This product is part of BD’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and patient care in vascular access procedures.
