MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC IV Catheters, 14G to 24G, 50/Box
Product Highlights:
- Blood control: Active check valve technology inhibits blood flow when the valve is activated.1
- Needle safety: Slide style retraction pulls the needle fully into the catheter body, with an audible click lock.1
- Six gauges: 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G, with gravity flow from 297 to 20 mL/min.1
- Insertion: Triple-facet, back cut, beveled needle and a gently tapered catheter tip.1
- Hub: Ridged catheter hub for grip during connection of IV administration sets.1
- Materials: PUR catheter, radiopaque, not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP.1
What Is in the Box:
- Each ClearSafe Comfort BC gauge is sold here as one box of 50 catheters (50 EA/BX).1
- Each unopened catheter package is sterile, non-toxic and non-pyrogenic.2
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | MedSource Labs3 |
|---|---|
| Brand | ClearSafe Comfort BC3 |
| Gauges | 14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G, 24G1 |
| Catheter lengths | 1.25 in (14G to 20G), 1 in (22G), 0.75 in (24G)1 |
| Gravity flow rate | 297 mL/min (14G) to 20 mL/min (24G)1 |
| Catheter material | PUR, radiopaque1 |
| Needle | Ground stainless steel, triple-facet back cut bevel1 |
| Safety mechanism | Slide style needle retraction1 |
| Hub | Straight hub, ISO color coding1 |
| Latex and DEHP | Not made with natural rubber latex; not made with DEHP1 |
| Compliance | Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA) of 2000 compliant1 |
| Pack | 50 EA/BX1 |
| Use | Single use, short-term peripheral use2 |
Size and Compatibility:
| MPN (50/Box page) | Gauge | Length | Flow (mL/min) | Hub color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-86214 | 14G | 1.25 in | 2971 | orange2 |
| MS-86216 | 16G | 1.25 in | 2201 | gray2 |
| MS-86218 | 18G | 1.25 in | 941 | green2 |
| MS-86220 | 20G | 1.25 in | 611 | pink2 |
| MS-86222 | 22G | 1 in | 361 | blue2 |
| MS-86224 | 24G | 0.75 in | 201 | yellow2 |
Every gauge links to its own box of 50 page.1
Related Products:
- MedSource TrueSafe Comfort IV catheters with VenaPUR, all gauges
- MedSource IV Start Kit with Site-Loc Dressing, MS-80063
- MedSource IV Start Kit with IV Guard Dressing, MS-80033
- MedSource IV Tourniquet, Latex Free, 1 x 18 in, 100/Box
- All IV catheters
Product Guides and Documents:
- ClearSafe Comfort BC specification and flow rate sheet, Rev.06 (PDF) (medsourcelabs.com)
- ClearSafe Comfort Blood Control Instructions for Use (PDF) (medsourcelabs.com)
- ClearSafe Comfort BC product page (medsourcelabs.com)
Frequently Asked Questions:
What gauges does ClearSafe Comfort BC come in?
14G, 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G; each gauge has its own box of 50 page on this store.1
What are the ClearSafe Comfort BC flow rates?
Gravity flow is 297 mL/min (14G), 220 (16G), 94 (18G), 61 (20G), 36 (22G) and 20 mL/min (24G).1
What do the IV catheter hub colors mean?
The hub color marks the gauge; the IFU legend lists ORANGE 14G, GREY 16G, GREEN 18G, PINK 20G, BLUE 22G and YELLOW 24G.2
What is a blood control IV catheter?
ClearSafe Comfort BC uses an active check valve that inhibits blood flow when the valve is activated.1
How is ClearSafe Comfort different from TrueSafe Comfort?
ClearSafe Comfort BC uses slide style needle retraction; TrueSafe Comfort BC uses a push button and VenaPUR catheter material.1
How are ClearSafe Comfort catheters packed?
Each box holds 50 catheters; this store sells each gauge by the box of 50.1
Can I buy single ClearSafe catheters?
No. This store sells ClearSafe Comfort BC by the box of 50 only; the old single catheter pages redirect to the matching box.1
Are ClearSafe Comfort catheters latex free?
They are not made with natural rubber latex and not made with DEHP.1
What is ClearSafe Comfort BC indicated for?
The IFU indicates it to sample blood or administer fluids intravenously, and it is intended for short-term use.2
Manufacturer Sources
- MedSource Labs. ClearSafe Comfort BC Slide Style Safety IV Catheter, specification and flow rate sheet, Rev.06 (PDF) (accessed 2026-11-01). medsourcelabs.com.
- MedSource Labs. ClearSafe Comfort Blood Control Safety I.V. Catheter, Instructions for Use, IFU MS-86222 (PDF) (accessed 2026-11-01). medsourcelabs.com.
- MedSource Labs. ClearSafe Comfort BC Safety IV Catheter, product page (accessed 2026-11-01). medsourcelabs.com.
Rx Only. Single use. Read the Instructions for Use before use; never reinsert the introducer needle into the catheter, and discard the needle into an approved sharps container.
| Item # | Image | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 14G x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86214 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 16G x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86216 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 18G x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86218 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 20G x 1.25 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86220 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 22G x 1 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86222 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
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MedSource ClearSafe Comfort BC 24G x 0.75 in IV Catheter, 50/Box MS-86224 |
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$125.00 50-bx |
