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The MedSource TrueSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter, and the MedSource ClearSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter are indicated to sample blood or administer fluids intravenously. The MedSource TrueSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter and the MedSource ClearSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy for the vascular anatomy, appropriateness for the solution being administered and duration of the therapy.

The MedSource TrueSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter, and the MedSource ClearSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheters are a safety medical device used for inserting a catheter into a patient's body for the delivery of fluids or drainage of fluids from a patient's body. This device is engineered to protect healthcare workers using it against accidental needle stick injury. In addition, this device also secures the needle (used to insert the catheter) within the catheter body with either a push button or slide safety mechanism, thus protecting healthcare and other personnel from accidental needle sticks. The MedSource TrueSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter is comprised of a sharp needle attached to a needle hub with a catheter attached to a catheter hub. In the catheter hub there is a valve that, when activated, allows for the movement of fluids. In the 'inactivated' state prior to insertion of a male Luer, the movement of fluids is restricted. When the needle is retracted with the push button from the catheter the needle retracts into the body of the catheter and the needle is fully encapsulated. The MedSource ClearSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter blood control mechanism is identical to the MedSource TrueSafe Blood Control I.V. Safety Catheter. The only difference in design features is the ClearSafe Blood Control has a slide safety mechanism that retracts the needle into the catheter body. The needle is also fully encapsulated to prevent accidental needlesticks. There is no difference in clinical use between the two models and the use of one over the other depends on user preference. The MedSource TrueSafe and ClearSafe Blood Control Safety I.V. Catheter gauges are color coded for positive identification and range from 14G to 24G.