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Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Item NumberStandard IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
003625 IV Catheter - Exel Safelet®, Teflon, 24G x 3/4", Yellow, Sterile 25 50
009058 Bandage - Self-Adherent Cohesive, Latex-Free, 2" x 5 Yards, Tan 3 6
008852 Injection Plug - Exel Luer-Lock, Latex-Free 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50
Item NumberSafety IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
006064 IV Catheter - BD Insyte Autoguard™, 22G x 1", Sterile, Instaflash and Blood Control, Vialon™ 25 50
001362 Bandage - Coban™ 2" x 5 yards, Self-Adherent, Tan 3 6
006162 Injection Site/Plug - Swan-Lock, with Valve, Needle-less, SwanLock® 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Manufacturer: McGuff

IV Therapy Supplies Kit - 24 Treatments - Standard Catheter

$264.83
(5% savings)
$251.59
Our personally crafted kit includes everything you need to start an IV at $11.03 per treatment:
  • (25) IV Set
  • (100) Disposable 18Gx1 Needles
  • (25) Standard Catheter - Select "Safety IV Catheter" to upgrade to OSHA compliant IV Kit
  • (25) Latex-Free Tourniquet
  • (100) 5cc Syringe
  • (25) 50cc Syringe
  • (50) Underpads
  • (25) Injection Plug
  • (24) Gauze Sponges
  • (1) Sharps Collector
  • (3) Bandages
  • (200) Alcohol Prep Pads
  • (12) Tape
The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. This kit is an IV therapy supplies starter kit for 24 treatments.
Item Code: 009990
Mfg Part #: 999999
This product is only available to licensed healthcare professionals.
Select your shipping method. This is helpful to expedite a portion of your order.
To reduce overall packaging and shipping costs, our shipping department will pack your orders in as few boxes as possible. Compounded drugs must ship separately from our other products. When choosing Next Day or 2nd Day Air shipping methods, final shipping totals will be calculated when your order is packed and invoiced. Box size and package destination does not affect shipping fee calculations. The number of boxes is determined by size, weight and quantity of products ordered. For additional information or questions, please contact us.
  Usually ships within 24 hours.

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Item NumberStandard IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
003625 IV Catheter - Exel Safelet®, Teflon, 24G x 3/4", Yellow, Sterile 25 50
009058 Bandage - Self-Adherent Cohesive, Latex-Free, 2" x 5 Yards, Tan 3 6
008852 Injection Plug - Exel Luer-Lock, Latex-Free 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50
Item NumberSafety IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
006064 IV Catheter - BD Insyte Autoguard™, 22G x 1", Sterile, Instaflash and Blood Control, Vialon™ 25 50
001362 Bandage - Coban™ 2" x 5 yards, Self-Adherent, Tan 3 6
006162 Injection Site/Plug - Swan-Lock, with Valve, Needle-less, SwanLock® 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Medical License Required Yes
Product Name IV Start Kit
Unit of Measure Bundle

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Manufacturer: McGuff

IV Therapy Supplies Kit - 48 Treatments - Standard Catheter

$398.70
(10% savings)
$358.83
Our personally crafted kit includes everything you need to start an IV at $8.31 per treatment:
  • (50) IV Set
  • (100) Disposable 18Gx1 Needles
  • (50) Standard Catheter - Select "Safety IV Catheter" to upgrade to OSHA compliant IV Kit
  • (50) Latex-Free Tourniquet
  • (100) 5cc Syringe
  • (50) 50cc Syringe
  • (50) Underpads
  • (50) Injection Plug
  • (100) Gauze Sponges
  • (2) Sharps Collector
  • (6) Bandages
  • (200) Alcohol Prep Pads
  • (12) Tape
The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. This kit is an IV therapy supplies starter kit for 48 treatments.
Item Code: 009992
Mfg Part #: 999999
This product is only available to licensed healthcare professionals.
Select your shipping method. This is helpful to expedite a portion of your order.
To reduce overall packaging and shipping costs, our shipping department will pack your orders in as few boxes as possible. Compounded drugs must ship separately from our other products. When choosing Next Day or 2nd Day Air shipping methods, final shipping totals will be calculated when your order is packed and invoiced. Box size and package destination does not affect shipping fee calculations. The number of boxes is determined by size, weight and quantity of products ordered. For additional information or questions, please contact us.
  Usually ships within 24 hours.

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Item NumberStandard IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
003625 IV Catheter - Exel Safelet®, Teflon, 24G x 3/4", Yellow, Sterile 25 50
009058 Bandage - Self-Adherent Cohesive, Latex-Free, 2" x 5 Yards, Tan 3 6
008852 Injection Plug - Exel Luer-Lock, Latex-Free 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50
Item NumberSafety IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
006064 IV Catheter - BD Insyte Autoguard™, 22G x 1", Sterile, Instaflash and Blood Control, Vialon™ 25 50
001362 Bandage - Coban™ 2" x 5 yards, Self-Adherent, Tan 3 6
006162 Injection Site/Plug - Swan-Lock, with Valve, Needle-less, SwanLock® 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Medical License Required Yes
Product Name IV Start Kit
Unit of Measure Bundle

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Manufacturer: McGuff

IV Therapy Supplies Kit - 24 Treatments - Safety IV Catheter

$312.84
(5% savings)
$297.20
Our personally crafted kit includes everything you need to start an IV at $12.38 per treatment:
  • (25) IV Set
  • (100) Disposable 18Gx1 Needles
  • (25) Safety IV Catheter - OSHA-compliant auto-retracting needle for advanced safety
  • (25) Latex-Free Tourniquet
  • (100) 5cc Syringe
  • (25) 50cc Syringe
  • (50) Underpads
  • (25) Injection Plug
  • (24) Gauze Sponges
  • (1) Sharps Collector
  • (3) Bandages
  • (200) Alcohol Prep Pads
  • (12) Tape
The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. This kit is an OSHA IV therapy supplies starter kit for 24 treatments.
Item Code: 009994
Mfg Part #: 999999
This product is only available to licensed healthcare professionals.
Select your shipping method. This is helpful to expedite a portion of your order.
To reduce overall packaging and shipping costs, our shipping department will pack your orders in as few boxes as possible. Compounded drugs must ship separately from our other products. When choosing Next Day or 2nd Day Air shipping methods, final shipping totals will be calculated when your order is packed and invoiced. Box size and package destination does not affect shipping fee calculations. The number of boxes is determined by size, weight and quantity of products ordered. For additional information or questions, please contact us.
  Usually ships within 24 hours.

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Item NumberStandard IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
003625 IV Catheter - Exel Safelet®, Teflon, 24G x 3/4", Yellow, Sterile 25 50
009058 Bandage - Self-Adherent Cohesive, Latex-Free, 2" x 5 Yards, Tan 3 6
008852 Injection Plug - Exel Luer-Lock, Latex-Free 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50
Item NumberSafety IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
006064 IV Catheter - BD Insyte Autoguard™, 22G x 1", Sterile, Instaflash and Blood Control, Vialon™ 25 50
001362 Bandage - Coban™ 2" x 5 yards, Self-Adherent, Tan 3 6
006162 Injection Site/Plug - Swan-Lock, with Valve, Needle-less, SwanLock® 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Medical License Required Yes
Product Name IV Start Kit
Unit of Measure Bundle

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Manufacturer: McGuff

IV Therapy Supplies Kit - 48 Treatments - Safety IV Catheter

$478.62
(10% savings)
$430.76
Our personally crafted kit includes everything you need to start an IV at $8.97 per treatment:
  • (50) IV Set
  • (100) Disposable 18Gx1 Needles
  • (50) Safety IV Catheter -OSHA-compliant auto-retracting needle for advanced safety
  • (50) Latex-Free Tourniquet
  • (100) 5cc Syringe
  • (50) 50cc Syringe
  • (50) Underpads
  • (50) Injection Plug
  • (100) Gauze Sponges
  • (2) Sharps Collector
  • (6) Bandages
  • (200) Alcohol Prep Pads
  • (12) Tape
The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. This kit is an OSHA IV Therapy Supplies Starter Kit for 48 treatments.
Item Code: 009996
Mfg Part #: 999999
This product is only available to licensed healthcare professionals.
Select your shipping method. This is helpful to expedite a portion of your order.
To reduce overall packaging and shipping costs, our shipping department will pack your orders in as few boxes as possible. Compounded drugs must ship separately from our other products. When choosing Next Day or 2nd Day Air shipping methods, final shipping totals will be calculated when your order is packed and invoiced. Box size and package destination does not affect shipping fee calculations. The number of boxes is determined by size, weight and quantity of products ordered. For additional information or questions, please contact us.
  Usually ships within 24 hours.

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Item NumberStandard IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
003625 IV Catheter - Exel Safelet®, Teflon, 24G x 3/4", Yellow, Sterile 25 50
009058 Bandage - Self-Adherent Cohesive, Latex-Free, 2" x 5 Yards, Tan 3 6
008852 Injection Plug - Exel Luer-Lock, Latex-Free 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50
Item NumberSafety IV CatheterQTY for 24 TreatmentsQTY for 48 Treatments
006064 IV Catheter - BD Insyte Autoguard™, 22G x 1", Sterile, Instaflash and Blood Control, Vialon™ 25 50
001362 Bandage - Coban™ 2" x 5 yards, Self-Adherent, Tan 3 6
006162 Injection Site/Plug - Swan-Lock, with Valve, Needle-less, SwanLock® 25 50
008800 Needle - Exel Disposable, 18G x 1", Regular Bevel, Sterile 100 100
001287 Tape - Micropore Hypoallergenic Paper, 1" x 10 Yards 12 12
008830 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 5cc-6cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 100 100
005308 Sharps Collector - 1.5 Quart, Tray Size 1 2
003201 IV Administration Set - 15 Micron Filter, 20 Drops/mL, 1 Y-Site, Slide Clamp, 78" 25 50
006052 Gauze Sponge - Sterile, 2" x 2", 8 Ply 24 100
009059 Tourniquet - Latex-Free, Powder-Free, 1" x 18", White 25 50
009056 Alcohol Prep Pads - Dukal Sterile, Medium, 1.2" x 2.6" 200 200
007439 Underpads - Incontinence, 17" x 24", Blue 50 50
008834 Syringe - Exel Luer Lock, 50cc-60cc, with Cap, No Needle, Sterile 25 50

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Medical License Required Yes
Product Name IV Start Kit
Unit of Measure Bundle

Our personally crafted kits include everything you need to start an IV from the complete IV set, a disposable needle, catheter, latex-free tourniquet, a 5cc and 50cc syringe, underpads, an injection plug, gauze sponge, a sharps collector, bandages, alcohol prep pads, and tape. The perfect kit to get your IV started from the beginning to the end. These kits come in bundles of 24 and 48.

Products are subject to being switched to an equal or greater value without notice due to manufacturer backorder situations.

Products specifications
Products specifications
Medical License Required Yes
Product Name IV Start Kit
Unit of Measure Bundle

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