B. Braun Introcan Safety Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

Warning
Re-use of single-use devices creates a potential
risk of patient or user. It may lead to contamina-
tion and/or impairment of functional capability.
Contamination and/or limited functionality of the
device may lead to injury, illness or death of the
patient.
In the unlikely event that the safety mechanism
does not engage, keep the needlepoint away from
the body and fingers at all times and immediately
dispose into an approved sharps container.
After withdrawal, do not reintroduce the steel nee-
dle into the catheter, as the latter may be cut off,
leading to catheter embolism.
Do not bend the catheter/needle during insertion,
advancement, or removal of the needle. Extreme
care should be taken not to cut the catheter and
possibly cause an embolism. In the case of an
unsuccessful IV start, remove the needle first to
activate safety mechanism, then remove catheter
from patient and discard both. Do not use scissors
or sharp instruments at or near the insertion site.
Always clearly mark arterial lines to avoid inadvert-
ent injection. Verify adequate collateral circulation
prior to arterial puncture.
Luer-slip connections should not be left unat-
tended due to potential of disconnection. If blood
is present, flush device according to institutional
protocol. Do not attempt to override or defeat the
safety shield.
Prior to use with power injectors, ensure that secure
connection exists between the catheter and power
injector.
Measures should be taken to avoid kinking or ob-
structing the catheter system during power injec-
tion to avoid product failure.
Patency of catheter must be established prior to use
with power injector.
Use only if packaging is intact.
Guidelines
• This device is intended for single use only and is
provided sterile and non-pyrogenic.
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• This device is sterile unless package has been
opened or damaged.
• Components do not contain natural rubber latex,
PVC, or DEHP.
Application
NOTE:
Do not rotate catheter prior to insertion.
1. After disinfection of the puncture site and remo-
val of the protective guard, puncture a suitable
vein. If venipuncture was successful, blood will
immediately be visible inside the transparent
flashback chamber (see figure A).
2. Lower and advance the entire catheter and need-
le unit slightly to ensure catheter tip is in vessel
(see figure B).
3. Using the push-off plate, advance catheter off
the needle (approximately 1/8" or 3mm) and
observe blood return between the needle and
catheter to confirm catheter is in the vessel (see
figure C). After confirmation, continue advancing
catheter off the needle and into vessel.
4. Release the tourniquet.
5. Before removing the steel needle, compress the
vein distal to catheter tip to prevent spillage of
blood. At the same time stabilize the catheter
hub to prevent catheter dislodgement during
needle removal. Withdraw needle straight back
with a controlled and continuous motion (mini-
mize rotation of needle). Metal safety shield will
automatically attach to needle tip as needle tip
exits catheter hub (see figure D).
6. Dispose of needle immediately into sharps con-
tainer.
7. Connect to infusion line and cover puncture site
with a sterile dressing (see figure E). If applica-
ble, remove vented flashplug for glucose test.
8. If used to facilitate placement of a Vascular Ac-
cess Device follow manufacturer's instructions
for use of the specific device being placed.
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