Exel Safelet Standard IV Catheters
Exel Safelet IV catheters (Exelint International) are sterile, over-the-needle peripheral IV catheters with color-coded casing caps, packed 50 per box and 200 per case. Exel lists them from 14G to 24G.12
This page carries five Safelet sizes, from 16G x 1 1/4 in to 24G x 3/4 in. Each size has its own listing below.1
Sizes on this listing:
| Exel Safelet 16G x 1.25 in IV catheter, 26730 | Medium Grey hub, catalog no. 267301 |
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| Exel Safelet 18G x 1.25 in IV catheter, 26735 | Green hub, catalog no. 267351 |
| Exel Safelet 20G x 1 in IV catheter, 26741 | Pink hub, catalog no. 267411 |
| Exel Safelet 22G x 1 in IV catheter, 26746 | Blue hub, catalog no. 267461 |
| Exel Safelet 24G x 0.75 in IV catheter, 26751 | Yellow hub, catalog no. 267511 |
Product Highlights:
- Translucent hub and flashback chamber to detect blood flashback at vein insertion.1
- Radiopaque FEP catheter with a precision finish to resist tip kinking.1
- Hydrophobic membrane filter to stop blood leakage.2
- Not made with natural rubber latex; sterile, non-toxic, non-pyrogenic.12
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the different types of IV catheters?
Exel lists Safelet catheters in 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G, in lengths from 3/4 in to 2 in, each with its own hub color.1
What is an IV catheter used for?
The FDA 510(k) summary for the Safelet Cath states it is inserted into the vascular system to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously.3
How long can an IV catheter stay in place?
The same summary describes it as intended for short-term use, less than 30 days.3
Is the Exel Safelet the same as the Nipro Safelet Cath?
Yes. The Nipro 510(k) summary states its Safelet Cath is identical to the Exel Safelet Catheter cleared under K895768.3
How are Exel Safelet catheters packed?
50 per box and 200 per case.1
Manufacturer Sources
- Exelint International. IV Catheters (Safelet), product page with catalog numbers, hub colors and pack, read 2026-11-09. https://exelint.com/products/human-products/iv-catheters
- Exelint International. Human Products Catalog, Safelet IV Catheters, read 2026-11-09. https://exelint.com/catalogs/Human%20Catalog%20DOC%20CAT-1_%20V11-6-25-26.pdf
- U.S. FDA. 510(k) K960051 summary, Nipro Safelet Cath, substantially equivalent to Exel Safelet Catheter K895768, read 2026-11-09. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf/K960051.pdf
Sourced from Exelint International product documentation, the FDA 510(k) database and FDA AccessGUDID.
| Item # | Image | Quantity |
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Exel Safelet 24G x 0.75 in IV Catheter, 50/Box ENV-NPMCI2420Z-BX |
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$94.50 50-bx |
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Exel Safelet 22G x 1 in IV Catheter, 50/Box ENV-NPMCI2225-BX |
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$94.50 50-bx |
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Exel Safelet 20G x 1 in IV Catheter, 50/Box ENV-NPMCI2025-BX |
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$94.50 50-bx |
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Exel Safelet 18G x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box ENV-NPMC1832-BX |
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$94.50 50-bx |
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Exel Safelet 16g x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box ENV-NPMCI1632-BX |
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$94.50 50-bx |
