What are IV catheters used for?

IV catheters are used to establish peripheral venous access for administering intravenous fluids, medications, blood products, and nutritional solutions.

What IV catheter sizes are available?

Common IV catheter sizes include 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G, 24G, and 26G, with each size designed for specific clinical applications.

Are IV catheters sterile?

Yes. IV catheters are individually packaged, sterile, and intended for single-patient use.

What is a safety IV catheter?

A safety IV catheter includes an integrated mechanism that helps shield the needle after insertion, reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries.

Can IV catheters be reused?

No. IV catheters are designed for single-patient use only and should be safely disposed of after removal.

Where can I buy IV catheters in Canada?

You can purchase IV catheters online from trusted Canadian medical supply retailers offering sterile peripheral vascular access devices for hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and healthcare professionals.

IV Catheters in Canada

IV Catheters, also known as Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Catheters, are sterile medical devices used to establish temporary access to a patient's peripheral vein for the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids, medications, blood products, and nutritional solutions. They are among the most commonly used vascular access devices in healthcare and are widely utilized in hospitals, emergency departments, surgical centres, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare settings across Canada.

Manufactured from high-quality medical-grade materials, IV catheters are designed to provide smooth insertion, reliable performance, and patient comfort. Available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths, these catheters accommodate different patient populations and clinical applications. Many models include integrated safety features that help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and improve healthcare worker safety.

Features of IV Catheters

Sterile, individually packaged, and single-use
Designed for peripheral intravenous access
Smooth catheter for comfortable insertion
Available in multiple gauge sizes and lengths
Color-coded hubs for easy gauge identification
Integrated safety catheter options available
Flashback chamber for confirmation of venous access
Medical-grade, biocompatible catheter material
Latex-free options available
Compatible with standard IV administration sets and extension tubing

Common Applications

Intravenous fluid therapy
Medication administration
Blood transfusions
Contrast media injection
Emergency and trauma care
Surgical procedures
Chemotherapy administration
Hydration therapy
Home infusion therapy
Pediatric and geriatric patient care

Our range of IV Catheters in Canada includes trusted products from leading medical manufacturers. Designed for dependable vascular access, these catheters help healthcare professionals deliver safe and effective infusion therapy across a variety of clinical settings.

Buy IV Catheters Online in Canada

Looking for premium-quality IV Catheters in Canada? We offer a wide selection of sterile peripheral IV catheters from trusted medical manufacturers for hospitals, emergency departments, surgical centres etc.

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IV catheter with safety needle and dual port connector, medical supply on white background

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20G x 1.25" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Dual Port | 20/box | 383537

$187.95 CAD

IV catheter with safety needle, green winged design, sterile medical supply

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18G x 1.75" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port | 20/box | 383520

$179.50 CAD

Butterfly needle with orange wings and clear tubing for medical IV access

Butterfly infusion set with orange wings, safety cap, and transparent tubing for medical use

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Surflo

25G x 1/2" | Terumo Surflo Winged Infusion Set | 8" Tubing | 50/box | SV25ELF

$89.99 CAD

IV catheter set with safety needle, transparent tubing, and green hub on white background

IV catheter set with needle, tubing, and connectors for medical infusion therapy

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18G X 1.75" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Dual Port | 20/box | 383540

$187.95 CAD

IV catheter with needle, extension tube, and needleless connector for medical use

IV catheter with safety needle and extension set on white background, medical supplies

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20G x 1" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port with BD MaxZero Needle-free Connector | 20/box | 383556

$199.35 CAD

IV catheter with safety needle, extension tubing, and luer lock, medical supplies

IV catheter with needle, safety cap, extension set, and needleless connector on white background

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20G x 1.75" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port with BD MaxZero Needle-free Connector | 20/box | 383558

$199.35 CAD

IV catheter with safety needle and luer lock connector on white background

Safety IV catheter with needle, extension tubing, and luer lock connector for medical use

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20G x 1.25" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port with BD MaxZero Needle-free Connector | 20/box | 383557

$199.35 CAD

IV catheter set with needle, green wings, connector, and extension tubing on white background

IV catheter with safety needle, extension tubing, and luer lock for medical use

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18G x 1.25" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port with BD MaxZero Needle-free Connector | 20/box | 383559

$199.35 CAD

IV catheter with safety needle, luer lock, and extension tubing for medical use

Intravenous catheter with needle, safety wing, extension tubing, and needleless connector

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18G x 1.75" | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port with BD MaxZero Needle-free Connector | 20/box | 383560

$199.35 CAD

Assorted colored IV catheters on blue background, medical supply needles for infusion

Assorted IV catheters with colored hubs on blue background for medical use

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Smith Medical

18G x 1 3/4" | Jelco IV Catheter Radiopaque | 50/box | 4054

$199.99 CAD

Box of Terumo SurFlash IV catheters 18G x 2 inch, medical intravenous catheter supplies

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Terumo

18G x 2" | Terumo SurFlash Polyurethane I.V. Catheter | 50/box | SR*FF1851

$103.50 CAD

Sterile IV catheter needle with clear safety sheath on white background

Sterile IV cannula with needle and transparent protective cover for medical use

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18G x 1.16" | BD Insyte Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter | 50/box | 381044

$175.50 CAD

Butterfly winged infusion set with luer lock, sterile medical needle and tubing on white background

Butterfly winged infusion set with needle and tubing for medical use on white background

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Terumo

23G x 3/4" | Terumo SurShield Safety Winged Infusion Set | 3 1/2" Tubing | 50/box | SV*S23BLS

$79.96 CAD

Sterile yellow IV catheter with clear safety shield for medical use

sterile intravenous cannula with yellow hub for IV access and medical procedures

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12G x 3.00" | BD Angiocath Special IV Catheter | 382277

$180.00 CAD

Box of BD Insyte-W 18 GA 1.16 inch IV catheters, 50 count, medical supply packaging

Box of BD Insyte-W 18GA 1.16 inch IV catheters, medical supplies packaging

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18G x 1.16" | BD Insyte-W IV Catheter with Wings | 50/box | 381344

$159.00 CAD

IV catheter with pink hub and safety needle, medical supply for intravenous access

IV cannula with needle and safety cap, medical supply for infusion and injection

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20G x 1.16" | BD Insyte IV Catheter | 50/box | 381234

$149.50 CAD

Blood Control	Y
Catheter Gauge Size	18; 1.3 mm
Catheter Inner Diameter (I.D.) Size	0.0370-0.0400; unit = in.; 0.938-1.0161; unit = mm
Catheter Length	1.75 in.; 45 mm
Catheter Outer Diameter (O.D.) Size	0.0500-0.0530; unit = in.; 1.2700-1.3463; unit = mm
Gravity Flow Rate	61 mL/min
High Pressure Rating	79 mL/min
Hub Color	Green
Sterilization Method	ETO

IV Catheters in Canada