MedComp PRO-PICC CT Bedienungsanleitung Seite 4

Before attempting the insertion, ensure that you are familiar with the above
complications and their emergency treatment should any of them occur.
WARNINGS:
• T he fluid level of the catheter will drop (allowing air entry) if the catheter
connector is held above the level of the patient's heart and opened to air.
To help prevent a drop in the fluid volume (allowing air entry) while changing
injection caps, hold the connector below the level of the patient's heart before
removing the injection cap.
• I n the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any component during
insertion or use, take all necessary steps and precautions to prevent blood loss
or air embolism and remove the catheter.
• DO NOT advance the guidewire or catheter if unusual resistance is en-
countered.
• D O NOT insert or withdraw the guidewire forcibly from any component. The
wire may break or unravel. If the guidewire becomes damaged, the introducer
needle or sheath/dilator and guidewire must be removed together.
• Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• This catheter is for Single Use Only.
• DO NOT re-sterilize the catheter or accessories by any method.
• Re-Use may lead to infection or illness/injury.
• T he manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by reuse or
re-sterilization of this catheter or accessories.
• C ontents sterile and non-pyrogenic in unopened, undamaged package.
STERILIZED BY ETHYLENE OXIDE
• DO NOT use catheter or accessories if package is opened or damaged.
• DO NOT use catheter or accessories if any sign of product damage is visible.
CATHETER PRECAUTIONS:
• S mall syringes will generate excessive pressure and may damage the catheter.
Ten (10)cc or larger syringes are recommended.
• DO NOTuse sharp instruments near the extension lines or catheter lumen.
• DO NOT use scissors to remove dressing.
• E xamine catheter lumen and extension(s) before and after each infusion for
damage.
• T o prevent accidents, assure the security of all caps and connections prior
to and between uses.
• Use only Luer Lock (threaded) Connectors with this catheter.
• R epeated over tightening of luer lock connections, syringes, and caps will
reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.
• C onfirm catheter tip position by x-ray prior to use. Monitor tip placement
routinely per institution policy.
• The valve is not a barrier to infection. Strict aseptic technique must be utilized
during all actuations and cap changes. A sterile end cap should be applied to
the hub of the catheter to prevent contamination when not in use.
INSERTION SITES:
• T he basilic, median cubital, or cephalic vein may be catheterized. The basilic
vein above anticubital fossa is the preferred site.
BASILIC VEIN
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STERILE EO
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