Merit Medical ReSolve Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 4

9. The ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter is now ready to
be connected to appropriate drainage bag, tubing or
dead end cap.
WARNING: If using alcohol to clean the catheter hub,
allow sufficient time for alcohol to dry before connecting
the drainage tubing or dead end cap.
WARNING: DO NOT over tighten the connection
between the drainage catheter and drainage tubing
or dead end cap.
Note: A flush regimen should be designed for the
circumstances of each patient and the protocol of the
physician.
Note: Instruct patient or other healthcare personnel in
appropriate device function and/ or maintenance.
CATHETER EXCHANGE, REPOSITIONING OR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect catheter from drainage bag, tubing or dead
end cap.
2. To release the pigtail loop choose one of the following
options:
Option 1:
• Using the Repositioning Tool align the opening of the
round section of the Repositioning Tool in line with the
handle of the suture locking mechanism.
• Bring the flat back of the Repositioning Tool around the
catheter hub.
• Gently squeeze together.
• Remove the Repositioning Tool and rotate the suture
locking mechanism to the most proximal position.
Precaution: Do not rotate the suture locking mechanism
beyond the point of resistance. Rotating the suture
locking mechanism beyond the point of resistance will
not release the suture to allow the pigtail to straighten
upon removal.
Option 2:
For exchange or removal only, cut the hub off the drainage
catheter near the hub and sever suture. This will release the
suture and the pigtail loop. The hydrophilic coating may still
be active making the distal portion of the catheter slippery.
Ensure the external portion of the catheter is secured during
and after cutting the hub to prevent the catheter from
completely entering the patient.
WARNING: The suture will no longer be secured to the
catheter. Take care to remove both the suture and catheter.
3. For catheter exchange or if access is to be maintained,
advance appropriate guide wire through catheter; using
diagnostic imaging to confirm guide wire placement.
Guide wire will maintain access to drainage site. To ease
guide wire placement, a stiffening cannula may be used.
WARNING: When long-term use is indicated, it is
recommended that indwelling time not exceed 90
days. The ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter should
be evaluated by a physician on or before 90 days post
placement.
4. Carefully remove the ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter.
Proceed with either catheter exchange or skin closure.
ATTENTION ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: IF PATIENT WILL NOT
BE FOLLOWED UP BY YOU, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE" OR THE SECTION ON HOW TO
REMOVE THE CATHETER BE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT'S
CHART.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
Caution: Consult accompanying
documents.
Single use.
Do not resterilize
Non-pyrogenic
Do not use if package is damaged
Sterilized using ethylene oxide
Maximum diameter guide wire