• Use suture wings to secure the catheter without compromising catheter
patency.
• Do not place sutures around catheter.
• Do not use the device if there is any evidence of mechanical damage or leak-
ing. Damage to the catheter may lead to rupture, fragmentation and possible
embolism and surgical removal.
• Accessories and components used in conjunction with this device should
incorporate Luer lock connections.
• If signs of extravasation exist, discontinue injections. Begin appropriate med-
ical intervention immediately.
• Infusion pressure greater than 25 psi (172 kPa) may damage blood vessels
and viscus and is not recommended. DO NOT USE A SYRINGE SMALLER
THAN 10 ml!
•
For those unfamiliar with the procedure, published studies and a video are
available from Bard Access Systems, Inc. depicting insertion and mainte-
nance techniques.
•
For further information or questions, please call 800-443-3385 or
801-595-0700.
Possible Complications
The potential exists for serious complications including the following:
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Air Embolism
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Exit Site Infection
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Phlebitis
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Bleeding
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Exit Site Necrosis
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Spontaneous Catheter
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Brachial Plexus Injury
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Extravasation
Tip Malposition or Retraction
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Cardiac Arrhythmia
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Fibrin Sheath Formation
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Thromboembolism
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Cardiac Tamponade
•
Hematoma
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Venous Thrombosis
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Catheter Erosion
•
Intolerance Reaction to
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Ventricular Thrombosis
Through the Skin
Implanted Device
•
Vessel Erosion
•
Catheter Embolism
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Laceration of Vessels or
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Risks Normally Associated
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Catheter Occlusion
Viscus
with Local or General
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Catheter-related Sepsis
•
Myocardial Erosion
Anesthesia, Surgery and
•
Endocarditis
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Perforation of Vessels
Post Operative Recovery
or Viscus
III. After placement, observe the following precautions to avoid
device damage and/or patient injury:
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