Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) / Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC |
| Manufacturer # / SKU | 382533 |
| HCPCS Billing Code | C1751 |
| Catheter Gauge / Length | 20 Gauge / 1.00 in. (25 mm) |
| Catheter Material | BD Vialon™ Radiopaque Biomaterial (Polyurethane) |
| Hub / Wing Configuration | Straight Hub / Non-Winged |
| Gravity Flow Rate | 63 mL / min |
| Pressure Rating | Rated up to 300 psi (Power Injector Compatible) |
| Color Code | Pink (Standard 20G Universal Identifier) |
| Packaging Configuration | 50 Units per Box |
| Sterility | Sterile (Individually Packaged, Single-Use Disposable) |
Key Features & Clinical Applications
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Blood Control (BC) Technology: Features an internal, passive septum valve located within the catheter hub that instantly blocks blood leakage when the introducer needle is withdrawn. This eliminates the need for manual digital vein compression, reducing the risk of environmental blood contact by 95%.
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Push-Button Autoguard™ Shielding: At the press of the activation button, the needle immediately retracts completely into a protective safety barrel, permanently shielding the sharp and eliminating needlestick injuries.
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BD Vialon™ Biomaterial: Constructed from a proprietary polyether polyurethane material that remains firm during skin penetration but softens by up to 70% inside the vein in response to human body temperature. This enhances dwell compliance and reduces mechanical phlebitis by up to 50%.
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BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology: Designed with a specialized notch in the stainless steel needle that provides an immediate visual blood flashback directly within the catheter shaft, confirming immediate vessel entry and improving first-stick success.
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Power Injection Compatible: Rated up to 300 psi, this 20-gauge catheter is fully cleared for contrast delivery via automated high-pressure power injectors in CT and MRI suites.
⚠️ Pressure Warning: While this 20-gauge catheter is pressure rated up to 300 psi, clinicians must ensure the patency of the line and use proper safety settings on the automated contrast injector prior to activation.
⚠️ Technique Note: Because of the built-in blood control septum, do not pre-flush the catheter needle with saline prior to insertion, as this can impair blood visibility during initial flashback confirmation.
⚠️ Activation Protocol: Ensure the safety button is depressed while the catheter is inside or just at the skin entry point to smoothly encapsulate the needle before disposal into a biohazard sharps container.
