BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle with Sliding Safety Shield

BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle with Sliding Safety is a cutting-edge medical device that combines the expertise of needle technology with a revolutionary safety mechanism. This catheter needle is designed to provide the most secure and painless intravenous access for patients while reducing the risk of needlestick injuries for healthcare professionals. The sliding safety feature allows for a single-handed activation, making it easy to use in emergency situations. The closed design ensures that the needle remains protected at all times and eliminates the need for additional capping devices, saving time and resources. With its advanced technology and user-friendly design, the Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle with Sliding Safety is a top choice for hospitals and medical facilities looking to improve patient care and the safety of their staff.

Benefits for BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle with Sliding Safety Shield

• Minimizes Risk of Needle Stick Injuries: The Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle with Sliding Safety Shield eliminates the need to recap a needle. This reduces the risk of needlestick injuries that can occur when recapping a needle.
• Minimizes Contamination Risk: The Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle features an internal closing lid that shields the needle while not in use. This reduces the risk of cross-contamination with other patients’ injection medications.
• Reduces Sharps Disposal Costs: Needles used with the Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle are discarded with the same sharps container system used for standard needle and syringe systems. This simplifies disposal processes and reduces the costs associated with dedicated medical waste pickup of sharps containers.
• Improves Patient Culture of Safety: The Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle and Shield helps hospitals and healthcare facilities foster a culture of safety amongst their staff and patients. The closed system and enhanced safety features of this device promote better protection against needle-stick injuries and cross contamination.
• Optimizes Efficiency in Use of Medicines: The Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Needle minimizes the amount of time medications are exposed to open air, reducing the possibility of spoilage or contamination. This extend the shelf life of medications and injectables and supports quality assurance and waste reduction initiatives in healthcare facilities.

• All-in-one closed IV catheter system: Pre-attached extension set, needleless connector, and stabilising pad — no bedside assembly required.
• Instaflash™ needle technology: Notched needle tip delivers immediate blood flashback on vein entry for faster visual confirmation of vessel access.
• Sliding safety shield: Automatically covers and locks the sharp needle tip during withdrawal, intended to reduce needlestick exposure.
• Vialon biomaterial catheter: BD-proprietary polyurethane formulation intended to soften at body temperature to support vessel wall comfort during dwell.
• Available gauges: 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G, and 24G — covering neonatal through large-bore adult emergency access.
• Available SKUs: 383511, 383532, 383536, 383539 — confirm gauge and length specification before ordering.
• Designed for: High-volume clinical environments including hospitals, infusion centres, emergency departments, and EMS settings.

• Standard adult peripheral IV access (20G): Routine medication delivery, IV hydration, and antibiotic infusion in adult patients with accessible forearm or hand veins.
• High-flow and transfusion access (18G): Indicated for blood product administration and faster-rate infusions where flow volume is a clinical consideration.
• Rapid fluid resuscitation (16G): Large-bore access for trauma, haemorrhage, or emergency volume replacement scenarios.
• Paediatric and geriatric access (22G–24G): Smaller gauge options intended to support IV access in patients with small, fragile, or difficult-to-cannulate peripheral veins.
• Neonatal access (24G): Fine-gauge option for neonatal and infant IV access in high-dependency or NICU settings.
• High-insertion-volume environments: The pre-assembled closed system is intended for settings where insertion frequency and blood exposure risk are both elevated — emergency departments, infusion centres, ICUs.

• For trained clinical use only: The BD Nexiva is a sterile, single-use medical device intended exclusively for trained healthcare professionals operating under aseptic technique and institutional IV insertion protocols.
• Single use: Do not reuse, resterilise, or reprocess. Reuse of single-use IV catheters presents infection and device failure risk.
• Sharps disposal: Discard the withdrawn introducer needle — with safety shield engaged — immediately into an approved sharps container per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requirements.
• Skin antisepsis: Insertion site must be prepared with an appropriate antiseptic agent (e.g. 2% chlorhexidine in alcohol per CDC guidance) and allowed to dry fully before catheter placement.
• Do not use if packaging is compromised: Inspect sterile packaging integrity before opening. Do not use if the package is torn, punctured, or shows evidence of moisture intrusion.
• Contraindications: Not specified in provided data — refer to BD's official Instructions for Use (IFU) for full contraindication listing.
• Latex and material sensitivity: Material composition beyond Vialon biomaterial (polyurethane) catheter is not fully specified in provided data — consult BD IFU for complete materials disclosure before use in patients with known material sensitivities.

• Medical licence required: The BD Nexiva is a doctor-only product. A valid US medical licence is required to purchase. Mountainside Medical verifies licensing for all restricted product orders.
• Available SKUs: 383511, 383532, 383536, 383539 — confirm your required gauge and catheter length against your facility's product formulary before placing an order.
• New account discount: First-time buyers receive 5% off their initial order across eligible products.
• Free US shipping: All orders over $100 qualify for free shipping within the United States.
• Bulk and wholesale orders: Volume pricing is available for high-quantity institutional purchases. Contact the sales team at sales@mountainside-medical.com or call +1 (888) 687-4334 to discuss account terms.
• Order support: For SKU matching, gauge specification queries, or sourcing across the full range of IV catheter needles, Mountainside Medical's sales team is available by phone or email during business hours.

• What is a closed IV catheter system and how does the BD Nexiva differ from a standard IV catheter?

  A closed IV catheter system is a pre-integrated peripheral IV device where the catheter, extension tubing, needleless connector, and stabilising components are assembled as a single sterile unit — rather than being connected at the bedside from separate parts. The BD Nexiva is designed to eliminate the open-port exposure that occurs in traditional IV setups when the clinician disconnects the introducer needle and connects the IV line, which is a primary point of blood contact. BD reports the Nexiva system is designed to reduce blood exposure during insertion by approximately 98% compared to open configurations.

• What does the Instaflash™ needle do?

  The Instaflash™ needle has a notched tip that creates a secondary blood pathway the moment the needle bevel enters a vein. This causes blood to flash back immediately into the catheter's visualisation chamber — earlier than with a conventional needle tip. It is intended to give the clinician faster visual confirmation of vessel entry, which is particularly useful when accessing fragile, small, or poorly palpable veins. It does not change the fundamentals of insertion technique; catheter advancement and dwell still depend on operator skill and patient anatomy.

• Which BD Nexiva gauge should I order for routine adult IV access?

  For routine adult peripheral IV access — including standard medication delivery, IV hydration, and antibiotic infusion — a 20G catheter is the standard clinical choice. It provides adequate flow for most therapies without unnecessary vessel wall stress. An 18G is appropriate when higher flow rates are required, such as blood transfusions or faster infusions. A 16G is reserved for rapid fluid resuscitation in trauma or haemorrhage scenarios. For paediatric, geriatric, or patients with small veins, 22G or 24G options are available.

• What BD Nexiva SKUs are available through Mountainside Medical?

  Mountainside Medical stocks BD Nexiva under the following BD part numbers: 383511, 383532, 383536, and 383539. Each SKU corresponds to a specific gauge and catheter length configuration. Confirm your required specification against your facility's product formulary before ordering. If you need assistance matching a SKU to a gauge, contact our sales team at sales@mountainside-medical.com or call +1 (888) 687-4334.

• Does the BD Nexiva reduce needlestick injury risk?

  Yes — the Nexiva is engineered with a sliding safety shield that automatically activates as the introducer needle is withdrawn from the catheter hub. The sharp tip is covered and locked before the needle fully clears the hub, which is intended to prevent accidental needlestick during the most common point of sharps exposure in IV catheter insertion. This design aligns with OSHA's engineering control requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1030 for reducing sharps injuries in healthcare settings. As with all safety-engineered devices, correct technique and immediate sharps disposal into an approved container remain necessary.

• What is Vialon biomaterial?

  Vialon is a BD-proprietary polyurethane formulation used as the catheter material in BD Nexiva devices. It is noted for softening at body temperature after insertion, which BD states is intended to reduce mechanical irritation to the vessel wall during catheter dwell. Beyond the catheter material, full material composition data for other system components is not specified in provided data — consult the BD Nexiva IFU for complete materials disclosure, particularly for patients with known material sensitivities.

• Is a medical licence required to purchase the BD Nexiva?

  Yes. The BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System is classified as a doctor-only product on Mountainside Medical. A valid US medical licence is required to complete purchase. Mountainside Medical supplies this product to clinics, hospitals, EMS providers, medspas, dental practices, and other licensed institutional buyers. If you have questions about licensing requirements for your purchasing account, contact our team at sales@mountainside-medical.com.

• What is the difference between the BD Nexiva and the BD Diffusix?

  The BD Nexiva and BD Diffusix are both closed IV catheter systems from Becton Dickinson, but they are distinct products. The Diffusix is a dual-port variant within the BD Nexiva product family, designed to allow simultaneous fluid delivery through two lumens — relevant in clinical scenarios requiring multiple concurrent infusions through a single insertion site. The standard Nexiva available on this page is a single-port system. If you require the dual-port Diffusix configuration, contact Mountainside Medical's sales team to confirm availability.