McKesson #6048 22G x 1" ETFE Peripheral IV Catheter
Executive Product Overview
The McKesson Brand #6048 Peripheral IV Catheter is a 22 gauge, 1 inch over-the-needle catheter built with an ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) catheter material and a straight hub configuration. It is a conventional, non-safety, non-blood-control design — a straightforward catheter format for facilities that stock standard peripheral IV starts alongside their engineered-safety inventory.
Supplied in boxes of 50, with 20 boxes per case (1,000 catheters per case), #6048 supports both department-level par replenishment and case-quantity purchasing for central supply. A single gauge and length across the listing keeps ordering simple: one item number, one size, two purchasing units.
Key Technical & Operational Features
- 22 Gauge × 1 Inch: Single, clearly defined size — no variant mix-ups at the point of reorder.
- ETFE Catheter Material: Catheter constructed from ETFE, a fluoropolymer, as specified by the manufacturer.
- Straight Hub: Straight hub configuration (non-winged as listed by the manufacturer description).
- Non-Blood-Control: This catheter does not include a blood control valve; clinicians should follow facility protocol for occlusion during connection.
- Non-Safety Design: No engineered sharps-injury-protection feature. Confirm use aligns with your facility’s exposure control plan before deployment.
- Case-Ready Packaging: 50 catheters per box, 20 boxes per case for predictable inventory counts.
Facility Procurement & Risk Mitigation Insight
Because #6048 is a non-safety, non-blood-control catheter, it is best managed as a deliberately designated SKU rather than a default floor item. Many facilities restrict conventional (non-safety) sharps to specific documented use cases under their OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens exposure control plan — segregating this item in par locations and order guides helps prevent unintended substitution for safety-engineered catheters.
For departments with steady 22G × 1″ demand, buying by the case (1,000 units) reduces reorder frequency and receiving touches, while the 50-count box remains available for lower-volume areas or trial evaluation.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Brand | McKesson |
|---|---|
| Model / MPN | McKesson Brand #6048 |
| Product Type | Peripheral IV Catheter |
| Catheter Material | ETFE |
| Gauge | 22 Gauge |
| Length | 1 Inch |
| Hub Style | Straight Hub |
| Blood Control | Non-Blood-Control |
| Safety Feature | Non-Safety |
| Packaging Yield | 50 per Box; 20 Boxes per Case (1,000 per Case) |
| Purchasing Units | Box of 50; Case of 1,000 |
Procurement & Compliance FAQs
What purchasing units are available for #6048?
This catheter is available as a single box of 50 or as a full case of 1,000 (20 boxes of 50). Case purchasing suits central supply and high-volume departments; the box suits lower-volume units or product evaluation.
Is this a safety-engineered IV catheter?
No. #6048 is a non-safety catheter with no engineered sharps-injury-protection feature, and it is non-blood-control. Facilities should confirm its use is consistent with their exposure control plan and internal device-selection policy.
What is the catheter made of?
The catheter material is ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). If your formulary standardizes on a different catheter material, compare against the manufacturer’s documentation for each product before substituting.
What sizes does this listing cover?
This listing covers a single size: 22 gauge × 1 inch. Other gauges or lengths are separate item numbers and are not included under #6048.
B2B Procurement Disclaimer: Product specifications are provided from manufacturer data for procurement reference only. HCPCS and other billing/reimbursement codes, where listed, must be independently verified by the purchasing facility with the manufacturer and applicable payers before billing. EnhDme-Pro does not guarantee reimbursement or coding accuracy. Clinical use must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and facility protocols.
⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.