Animal Health Catalogue

Peripheral IV catheters
Peripheral IV catheters (PIVCs)
Our range of PIVCs leverage proprietary technologies and
advanced features to help you optimize patient care and
improve clinical outcomes. We specifically developed them
based on veterinarians needs, as understanding these needs
is a key priority at BD.
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Catheter Size Examples

Color Gauge Animal
Orange 14G Horse
Pink 20G Dog
Blue 22G Cat / small dog
Yellow 24G Kitten
Purple 26G Animal < 1Kg

Catheter Tree Selection Guide

Rigid biomaterial to insert or Soft biomaterial to adapt in the vein

No wings Wings Wings No wings

No No
Injection injection injection Injection
site site
site site

BD Angiocath™ BD Venflon™ BD Neoflon™ BD Insyte™ BD Venflon™ Pro BD Insyte™

(p. 8) (p. 9) 24G 26G (p. 10) (p. 12) (p. 10)
(p. 9) OR

BD Neonflon™ Pro
(p. 11)

Safety catheter
With injection site Without injection site

BD Venflon™ Pro Safety BD Insyte™ Autoguard™

(p. 13) (p. 15)
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Color-coding and corresponding sizes of cannula/catheter

Outside Diameter of Range of Actual Outside
Color1 Gauge2
Catheter in mm Diameter in mm
0.6 0.550 to 0.649 Purple 26

0.7 0.650 to 0.749 Yellow 24

0.8; 0.9 0.750 to 0.949 Blue 22

1.0; 1.1 0.950 to 1.149 Pink 20

1.2; 1.3 1.150 to 1.349 Green 18

1.4; 1.5 1.350 to 1.549 White 17

1.6; 1.7; 1.8 1.550 to 1.849 Grey 16

1.9; 2.0; 2.1; 2.2 1.850 to 2.249 Orange 14

2.3; 2.4; 2.5 2.250 to 2.549 Red 13

2.6; 2.7; 2.8 2.550 to 2.849 Light Blue 12

3.3; 3.4 3.250 to 3.549 Light Brown 10

1) The color may be opaque or translucent

2) The color-coding is usually applied to the catheter hub or to an integral fitting
3) The use of gauge numbers is optional

Cannula/Catheter Conversions
Outer Diameters/Gauge-French Sizes The Charriere, commonly known as French, relates directly to
the catheter size, i.e., 1Ch = 0.33mm. In the following table,
the measurements of the AAMI - SWG - French are shown in
The definition of gauge measurement comes from the AAMI
relation to the outer ø in mm.
(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation -
USA). This states how many cannula fit into a tube with an inner
diameter
The ofgauge
definition of 1" (1measurement
inch = 25.4mm).
comes from the AAMI (Association for the Ad-
vancement of Medical Instrumentation - USA). This states how many cannulae fit
into a tube with an inner diameter of 1” (1 inch = 25.4 mm).

1 inch

The AAMI uses even numbers (18, 20, 22, etc.) as measuring units.

A similar measurement definition exists in Great Britain and this

is known as the SWG (Standard Wire Gauge). The SWG uses
consecutive numbers (i.e., 13 to 24) and is the common method
of measurement for catheters in Europe.
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BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology - designed to increase

first-stick success

• A successful first-stick is important for both the user and the animal, especially
when accessing small and compromised veins
• BD Instaflash™ needle technology immediately confirms vessel entry at the point
of insertion and is designed to improve insertion success, therefore reducing
insertion attempts
• Additional assurance of vessel entry is provided through continuous flashback
and clear visibility of blood flow along the extension tubing

Products featuring BD Instaflash™ technology

• BD Insyte™
• BD Insyte™ Autoguard™
• BD Neoflon™ Pro Safety
• BD Venflon™ Pro Safety with BD Instaflash™
• BD Neoflon™ Pro
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BD Vialon™ biomaterial
• BD Vialon™ biomaterial is a unique, proprietary polyurethane, developed
specially for vascular access
• Its unique properties allow BD Vialon™ material to soften up to 70%3 in the
vein, enabling longer dwell times and reducing the chance of mechanical
phlebitis by up to 50%4
• The insertion characteristics of BD Vialon™ biomaterial catheters
make them easier to place and advance3,5
• Has a good kink resistance with high flexibillity

Products manufactured with BD Vialon™

• BD Venflon™ Pro
• BD Venflon™ Pro Safety
• BD Insyte™
• BD Insyte™ Autoguard™
• BD Venflon™ Pro Safety with BD Instaflash™ (see page 6)
• BD Neoflon™ Pro
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BD Angiocath™ peripheral IV catheter

• Made of radiopaque FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
• Triple-bevel needle
• Thermo-moulded bevel ensures good penetration properties
• Recommended for infusion, transfusion, angiography
• Transparent clear flashback chamber
• Available in longer lengths (14 G and 16 G available with
83 mm and 133 mm long catheters)
• 12 G and 10 G allows high flow rates
• BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
• Sterile, single use

Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 17 Yellow 50 / 200 381112

22 G 25 0.9 28 Blue 50 / 200 381123

20 G 30 1.1 49 Pink 50 / 200 381134

20 G 48 1.1 42 Pink 50 / 200 381137

18 G 30 1.3 86 Green 50 / 200 381144

18 G 48 1.3 79 Green 50 / 200 381147

16 G 30 1.7 156 Grey 50 / 200 381154

16 G 48 1.7 147 Grey 50 / 200 381157

16 G 83 1.7 127 Grey 10 / 50 382258

16 G 133 1.7 108 Grey 10 / 50 382259

14 G 30 2.1 295 Orange 50 / 200 381164

14 G 48 2.1 277 Orange 50 / 200 381167

14 G 83 2.1 249 Orange 10 / 50 382268

14 G 133 2.1 219 Orange 10 / 50 382269

12 G 76 2.8 449 Light Blue 10 / 50 382277

10 G 76 3.4 609 Tan 10 / 50 382287

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BD Venflon™ peripheral PTFE IV catheter with injection site

• Integrated injection port and one-way valve
for peripheral cannulation
• Touch contamination free injection port cap
• Permits needle-free administration
of bolus medications during infusion
• Back-cut needle bevel and dual tapered end
of the Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) catheter allows
easier insertion
and minimizes the risks of vein damage
• No dead volume when injecting/infusing
• BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
• Sterile, single use

Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate (ml/ Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) min) Shipping Case
22 G 25 0.8 31 Blue 50 / 500 391451

20 G 32 1.0 54 Pink 50 / 500 391452

18 G 32 1.2 80 Green 50 / 500 391457

18 G 45 1.2 80 Green 50 / 500 391453

17 G 45 1.4 125 White 50 / 500 391454

16 G 45 1.7 180 Grey 50 / 500 391455

14 G 45 2.0 270 Orange 50 / 500 391456

BD Neoflon™ peripheral IV catheter

• 24 G and 26 G PTFE catheter for the puncture
of small fragile vessels
• Detachable wing holder makes the catheter easier to hold,
using either a ported or nonported grip
• The flexible wings facilitate secure fixation, without the
need to immobilize the limb, thus aim to reduce catheter
movement relative to the vessel, which is major factor in
development of phlebitis
• Sterile, single use

BD Neoflon™ 26 G offers an identical internal diameter and

flow rate characteristics to BD Neoflon™ 24 G. The clinical
advantage of 26 G cannula lies with the smaller external
diameter, which improves the vein to cannula ratio.

Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 13 Yellow 50 / 500 391350

26 G 19 0.6 13 Purple 50 / 500 391349

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BD Insyte™ straight IV catheter

• Thin-walled catheter with high flow rates
• Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7)
• Sterile, single use

Straight
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 24 Yellow 50 / 200 381212

22 G 25 0.9 36 Blue 50 / 200 381223

20 G 30 1.1 60 Pink 50 / 200 381234

20 G 48 1.1 55 Pink 50 / 200 381237

18 G 30 1.3 105 Green 50 / 200 381244

18 G 48 1.3 95 Green 50 /200 381247

16 G 45 1.7 215 Grey 50 / 200 381257

14 G 45 2.1 330 Orange 50 / 200 381267

Winged
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 25 Yellow 50 / 200 381312

22 G 25 0.9 35 Blue 50 / 200 381323

20 G 30 1.1 60 Pink 50 / 200 381334

20 G 48 1.1 55 Pink 50 / 200 381337

18 G 30 1.3 105 Green 50 / 200 381344

18 G 48 1.3 95 Green 50 / 200 381347

16 G 45 1.7 215 Grey 50 / 200 381357

BD Insyte-N™ straight IV catheter

• 14 mm long, the shortest on the market to accommodate • BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
small vein segments and provides a greater choice of • Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7)
insertion sites • Sterile, single use
• Recommended for fragile veins and low venous pressure

Straight
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 14 0.7 24 Yellow 50 / 200 381211

Winged
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 14 0.7 24 Yellow 50 / 200 381311
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BD Neoflon™ Pro IV catheter

• Feature a shorter needle and softer cannula that features
a tapered tip and proprietary lube system to help minimize
insertion discomfort*
• BD Instaflash™ (see page 6) needle technology incorporates
a notched needle, which is designed to improve insertion
success
• Its unique properties allow BD Vialon™ (see page 7) material
to soften up to 70%3 in the vein, enabling longer dwell times
and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis by up to
50%4
• Removable wing clip for a familiar insertion technique

BD Instaflash™ Removable wing clip BD Vialon™

needle technology catheter material

Catheter Length Outer Diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.72 19 Yellow 50 / 500 391380

26 G 19 0.62 14 Purple 50 / 500 391379

BD Neoflon™ Pro IV Catheter 24 gauge BD Neoflon™ Pro IV Catheter 26 gauge

* Compared to a non-tapered tip

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BD Venflon™ Pro peripheral IV catheter with injection site

• Familiar ported design with ‘snap-cap’ aim to add
non-touch technique which helps prevent port
being inadvertently left open
• Flexible wings stabilize the cannula in the vein
and provide comfortable securement for the patient
• Grip is ergonomically designed to allow for
a variety of user techniques and to aid insertion
• Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7)
• BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
• Sterile, single use

Catheter Length Outer Diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
22 G 25 0.9 42 Blue 50 / 500 393202

20 G 32 1.1 67 Pink 50 / 500 393204

18 G 32 1.3 103 Green 50 / 500 393206

18 G 45 1.3 103 Green 50 / 500 393207

17 G 45 1.5 133 White 50 / 500 393208

16 G 45 1.8 236 Grey 50 / 500 393209

14 G 45 2.0 270 Orange 50 / 500 393210

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BD Venflon™ Pro Safety peripheral safety IV catheter

with injection site
• BD Venflon™ Pro Safety needle protected IV cannula
combines all the advantages of the original BD Venflon™
Pro, with second generation safety protection features
against needlestick injuries
• Needle shield
- once activated, the needle tip is fully encapsulated
inside the protection mechanism
- captures residual blood safely within the device and
minimizes the risk of unanticipated blood splatter
during and after activation1
- with needle safely encased in smooth edged
plastic shield
• Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7)
• Sterile, disposable, single use

Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case

22 G 25 0.9 42 Blue 50 / 500 393222

20 G 32 1.0 67 Pink 50 / 500 393224

18 G 32 1.2 103 Green 50 / 500 393226

18 G 45 1.2 103 Green 50 / 500 393227

17 G 45 1.5 133 White 50 / 500 393228

16 G 45 1.8 236 Grey 50 / 500 393229

14 G 45 2.0 270 Orange 50 / 500 393230

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BD Venflon™ Pro Safety shielded IV catheter

with BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology

• Familiar ported design with ‘snap-cap’ aids non-touch technique

which helps prevent port being inadvertently left open
• Sharp needle technology provides both ease of penetration and
improved comfort
• Flexible wings stabilize the cannula in the vein and provide
comfortable securement for the patient
• Grip is ergonomically designed to allow for a variety of user
techniques and to aid insertion
• BD Instaflash™ needle technology (see page 6) needle technology
immediately confirms vessel entry at the point of insertion and is
designed to improve insertion success
• Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7) and BD
Venflon™ Pro Safety
• Sterile, single use

Catheter Length Outer Diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /

Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
22 G 25 0.9 42 Blue 50 / 500 393280

20 G 32 1.1 67 Pink 50 / 500 393281

18 G 32 1.3 103 Green 50 / 500 393282

18 G 45 1.3 103 Green 50 / 500 393283

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BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ peripheral safety straight IV catheter

• Push-button shielding technology proven to reduce needlestick
injuries by 95% vs. a non-safety catheter2
• Provides safe handling of a withdrawn needle without reducing
its ease of insertion6
• Pressing the push-button releases the spring so that the
needle/flashback chamber retracts into the safety barrel
• BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
• Includes all the benefits of BD Vialon™ (see page 7)
• BD Instaflash™ needle technology immediately confirms vessel
entry at the point of insertion and is designed to improve
insertion success
• Sterile, single use

Straight
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 20 Yellow 50 / 200 381812

22 G 25 0.9 35 Blue 50 / 200 381823

20 G 25 1.1 65 Pink 50 / 200 381833

20 G 30 1.1 60 Pink 50 / 200 381834

20 G 48 1.1 55 Pink 50 / 200 381837

18 G 30 1.3 105 Green 50 / 200 381844

18 G 48 1.3 95 Green 50 / 200 381847

16 G 30 1.7 220 Grey 50 / 200 381854

16 G 45 1.7 205 Grey 50 / 200 381857

14 G 45 2.1 330 Orange 50 / 200 381867

Winged
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 19 0.7 20 Yellow 50 / 200 381912

22 G 25 0.9 35 Blue 50 / 200 381923

20 G 30 1.1 65 Pink 50 / 200 381933

20 G 30 1.1 60 Pink 50 / 200 381934

20 G 48 1.1 55 Pink 50 / 200 381937

18 G 30 1.3 105 Green 50 / 200 381944

18 G 48 1.3 95 Green 50 / 200 381947

16 G 30 1.7 220 Grey 50 / 200 381954

16 G 45 1.7 205 Grey 50 / 200 381957

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BD Insyte-N™ Autoguard™ straight IV catheter

• 14 mm long, the shortest on the market to
accommodate small vein segments and provides
a greater choice of insertion sites
• Recommended for fragile veins and low venous pressure
• BD Luer-Lok™ compatible
• Includes all the benefits of BD Instaflash™ (see page 6)
and BD Vialon™ (see page 7) technology
• Sterile, single use

Straight
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 14 0.7 20 Yellow 50 / 200 381811

Winged
Catheter Length Outer diameter Flow Rate Shelf Box /
Gauge Color Code Reference
(mm) (mm) (ml/min) Shipping Case
24 G 14 0.7 20 Yellow 50 / 200 381911
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