Implanting The Catheter - Medtronic SYNCHROMED EL serie Gebrauchsanweisung

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3. If you have activated the reservoir valve, complete steps "a" through "e"
below. Otherwise, proceed to Step 4.
a. Discontinue injection and remove syringe and needle from septum.
b. Assemble a 22-gauge Huber-type needle and empty syringe.
c. Insert needle into center reservoir fill port and aspirate until all fluid/air is
removed.
NOTE: The amount of time before the valve will release is dependent
on the duration and amount of pressure applied after the
valve is first activated. The more pressure exerted, the longer
it will take to release valve.
d. Remove needle and syringe with aspirate from center reservoir fill port.
e. Repeat Steps 1-3.
4. When the MAXIMUM 6 ml or 10 ml of the drug has been injected, remove
the needle and syringe from pump septum.
5. If using a mesh pouch, proceed to Step 6. If using the metal suture loops,
proceed to Step 8.
6. Stretch the mesh pouch with fingers.
7. Slip this tight-fitting pouch over the pump and tie it securely; do not cover
the catheter port with the pouch.
8. If implanting a pump with a side catheter access port, flush the side catheter
access port using a 25-gauge needle and a syringe filled with saline,
preservative-free Sodium Chloride for Injection USP, or a heparinized
solution (if not contraindicated).
a. Gently insert the needle into the side catheter access port septum until it
touches the needle stop.
b. To remove any air from the fluid pathway, inject fluid until it is visible at
catheter port.
c. Look for fluid flowing from catheter port.

Implanting the Catheter

Implantation of the catheter may be accomplished through a variety of
techniques. The implanting physician/therapy specialist is responsible for
choosing the surgical procedures and techniques appropriate for the patient and
the intended therapy.
Consult the catheter technical manual for instructions on proper catheter
handling, tunneling, placement, anchoring, and connecting.
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