Clinical performance of a new blood control peripheral intravenous catheter: A prospective, randomized, controlled study.

Introduction: The performance of a new safety peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) that contains a blood control feature in the hub (blood control) was compared against the current hospital standard without blood control (standard).

Methods: In this prospective, non-blinded trial, patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either device. Insertions were performed and rated by emergency room nurses.