BD 381433 - Insyte Autoguard IV Cath 20gx1" Ea, 50 EA/BX 4 bx/cs
BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter
The well-established BD Insyte Autoguard shielded IV catheter incorporates advanced safety features including a push button that instantly retracts the needle, helping reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. It also features notched needle technology that lets you easily visualise blood return along the catheter, which can potentially improve first stick success by providing clinicians with immediate vessel entry confirmation.
| CatalogNo. | Color | Gauge | Catheter Length (in) | Catheter ID (mm) | Catheter OD (mm) | Gravity Flow Rate (mL/min) |
| 381433 | Pink | 20 | 1.00 | 0.800 | 1.080 | 65 |
Blood leakage prevention septum
You do not need to worry about stopping blood during initial insertion with the BD Insyte Autoguard BC catheter.
Increased safety
BD Insyte Autoguard IV catheters demonstrated a statistically significant 95% reduction in needlesticks.
First-stick success
BD Instaflashneedle technology on the 20-G, 22-G and 24-G sizes incorporates a notched needle to improve first-stick success and reduce painful hit-and-miss insertions.
Minimized phlebitis
BD Vialonbiomaterial softens up to 70% in the vein, enabling longer dwell times3and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis by up to 50%.
Points to Practice
Preparation
- Make sure all items are accessible throughout the procedure
- Prepare insertion site according to your facility policy
- Prior to venipuncture, hold catheter hub and rotate safety barrel 360 degrees
- Make sure catheter is seated back in the notch
Venipuncture
- Approach vein slowly at a low angle
- Observe flashback along the catheter (20, 22 and 24 gauge only); in larger gauge sizes, observe flash behind the white button
Advancement
- Upon flashback visualization, lower catheter almost parallel to the skin
- Before threading, advance entire unit slightly to ensure catheter tip is in the vein
- Advance catheter into the vein up to the hub, while maintaining skin traction
Needle retraction
- Release tourniquet
- Apply digital pressure beyond the catheter tip
- Gently stabilize catheter hub
- Press the white button
Securement
Secure catheter and apply sterile dressing according to your facility policy.
