Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe Comfort IV Catheters

The Bridge | MedSource ClearSafe Comfort IV Catheter, manufactured by MedSource Labs and brought to market by Bridge, features a slide-style needle retraction safety mechanism. This design provides a smooth, controlled activation that ensures full and safe needle retraction into the catheter body after venipuncture.

The ClearSafe Comfort line includes both Blood Control (BC) and Standard (non-BC) configurations. The Blood Control variant features an integrated valve at the catheter hub that prevents blood reflux during catheter connection, reducing blood exposure risk for clinicians and minimizing cleanup requirements.

An audible click-lock feature provides tactile and auditory confirmation of secure needle retraction and encapsulation. This dual-confirmation system helps ensure the safety mechanism has been properly activated, reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries during disposal.

The slide-style activation allows for single-handed operation. After successful venipuncture — confirmed by a flash of blood in the flash chamber — the clinician simply slides the safety mechanism forward while stabilizing the catheter hub. The needle is instantly retracted and permanently locked inside the housing.

ClearSafe Comfort catheters are available in gauges 18G through 24G with catheter lengths from 1.00 inch (25mm) to 1.25 inches (32mm), covering the full range of outpatient and wellness infusion needs.