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Bard Access Systems

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Bard Access Systems, Inc.

to see if additional product information is available.

Revised date:  January 2007                 

*Bard and Groshong are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of 
C. R. Bard, Inc. or an affiliate. 
*ChloraPrep is a registered trademark of Medi-Flex Hospital Products.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:  D498,844; 5,160,325; 5,221,263.

© Copyright 2007 

C. R. Bard, Inc.  

All rights reserved.  

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Bard Access Systems, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT 84116  USA
801-595-0700
Clinical Information Hotline:   1-800-443-3385
Ordering Information:   1-800-545-0890

Bard Access 

Systems

Groshong

*

Catheters

with Peripheral IV
Catheter Introducer

Instructions For Use

Summary of Contents for Groshong Midline

Page 1: ...arks and or registered trademarks of C R Bard Inc or an affiliate ChloraPrep is a registered trademark of Medi Flex Hospital Products Covered by one or more of the following U S Patents D498 844 5 160...

Page 2: ...pressure Pressure in the superior vena cava must exceed 80 mm Hg to open the valve inward Also negative pressure vacuum will cause the valve to open inward allowing blood aspiration Positive pressure...

Page 3: ...wal and allow the catheter to return to normal shape Withdraw both the catheter and stylet together approximately 2 cm and reattempt stylet removal Repeat this procedure until the stylet is easily rem...

Page 4: ...those unfamiliar with the procedure published studies and a video are available from Bard Access Systems depicting insertion and maintenance techniques For further information or questions please call...

Page 5: ...ith the ChloraPrep One Step Applicator or according to institutional policy using sterile technique Pinch the wings on the ChloraPrep One Step Applicator to break the ampule and release the antiseptic...

Page 6: ...et Withdraw the needle from the introducer sheath 8 Insert and Advance the Catheter Insert the catheter into the introducer Advance the catheter slowly 6 Perform Venipuncture Remove the needle guard P...

Page 7: ...place See step 17 11 Remove the Stylet Assembly Stabilize the catheter position by applying light pressure to the vein distal to the insertion site Slowly remove the stylet Caution Never use force to...

Page 8: ...rip on distal blue portion of oversleeve Advance completely until the connector barbs are fully attached A tactile locking sensation will confirm that the two pieces are properly engaged There may be...

Page 9: ...ine if migration of the catheter has occurred Periodically confirm catheter placement tip location patency and security of dressing Flushing For intermittent use flush the catheter with saline once ea...

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