The only breakaway connector designed to function without opening the system.
ReLink / LinkUS
ReLink platform
Catheter dislodgement is a significant issue, compromising patient safety, straining nursing resources, and adding to healthcare costs.
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Intravenous (IV) catheterisation is the most common invasive procedure in modern healthcare, with 16 billion IV lines and 1.5 billion catheters used annually worldwide. Despite advancements in technology, on average 10% of catheters still fail due to accidental dislodgement.¹
Similarly, in nephrostomy drainage, up to 37% of catheters dislodge accidentally,² leading to serious complications such as patient injury and emergency room visits.
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ReLink features a self-sealable, double-valve system that reduce spillage of medicine and fluids. Unlike other breakaway connectors, both ReLink valves are of a split-septum design, allowing for disinfection (scrub the hub) and reconnection. With ReLink, there is no device replacement needed before therapy restart, meaning that there is no need to open the system. A closed system keeps the patient safe from air and contaminants and the nurse safe from exposure risks.³
ReLink IV dual-use
ReLink IV is approved for dual-use, tailored for both military and civilian IV settings. ​​Its ease of use makes it ideal for frontline field hospitals and disaster relief.
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The dual-use of ReLink IV ensures continuity of IV therapy, whether in combat zones or civilian hospitals.
Features
Breakaway connector
A non-invasive method to reduce
catheter dislodgement
Self-sealing valves
The two halves are equipped with self-sealable valves
Reconnectable
The two halves reconnect for rapid restart without opening the system
Benefits
Reduces catheter dislodgement frequency
Functions without opening the system.
Allows rapid reinstatement of IV therapy / nephrostomy drainage
Minimises spillage of medicine and fluids
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May 2026
8th
TONIK
SILO, Tórshavn
June 2026
9th
LEAD Pitch Day Dual-Use
Linköping, Sweden
16th - 17th
Roadshow
Ulm, Göppingen & Frankfurt, Germany
17th
Summer Kick-Off
Stockholm, Sweden
August 2026
11th
Society of Interventional Radiology
Canada
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References
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Helm, Robert E et al. “Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral IV catheter failure.” Journal of infusion nursing: the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society vol. 38,3 (2015): 189-203.
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Dablan, Ali et al. “Predictors of Nephrostomy Catheter Dislodgement: Insights from a Retrospective Analysis.” Cardiovascular and interventional radiology vol. 48,5 (2025): 633-642.
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Rosenthal, Victor D. “Impact of needle-free connectors compared with 3-way stopcocks on catheter-related bloodstream infection rates: A meta-analysis.” American Journal of Infection Control vol. 48, no. 3 (2020): 281–284.