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.

The BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ Shielded IV Catheter is a safety-engineered peripheral intravenous catheter designed to enhance clinician safety while supporting reliable vascular access. Manufactured by BD, this catheter features an automatic needle shielding mechanism that activates upon needle withdrawal, helping reduce the risk of needlestick injuries without requiring additional steps.

Engineered for smooth insertion and optimal patient comfort, the BD Insyte™ catheter incorporates a precision-cut needle and a flexible catheter material to support consistent placement and dwell performance. Integrated blood control technology helps minimize blood exposure during insertion, while the transparent catheter hub allows for easy visualization and confirmation of flashback. Each catheter is sterile and intended for single use, supporting infection-control and workplace safety protocols.

Key Features & Benefits

• Automatic needle shielding helps protect against needlestick injuries

• Passive safety mechanism activates upon needle removal—no extra steps

• Smooth insertion design supports patient comfort and reliable access

• Integrated blood control helps reduce blood exposure

• Transparent hub for easy visualization of flashback

• Sterile, single-use catheter supports infection prevention standards

• Latex-free for use in latex-sensitive environments

Common Applications

• Peripheral IV therapy

• Medication and fluid administration

• Blood sampling

• Use in hospitals, emergency departments, clinics, and long-term care facilities

Designed to support both clinician safety and procedural efficiency, the BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ Shielded IV Catheter is a trusted solution for safe, dependable IV access in modern healthcare settings.