Bard Poly Per-Q-Cath Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 1

Per-Q-Cath

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Instructions For Use

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

An issued or revision date for these instructions is included for the user’s infor-
mation.  In the event two years have elapsed between this date and product use,
the user should contact Bard Access Systems, Inc. to see if additional product
information is available.

Revised date: February 2007                 

*Bard, Per-Q-Cath, Excalibur and StatLock are trademark and/or registered trademarks 
of C. R. Bard, Inc. or an affiliate.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,828,547; 5,009,642;
5,221,263; 5,951,520.

© Copyright 2007 C. R. Bard, Inc.  All rights reserved.

PK0714236  /  0702R

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT 84116  USA

1-801-595-0700

Clinical Information Hotline:

1-800-443-3385

Ordering Information:

1-800-545-0890

Bard Access Systems

PICC Catheter 
with Safety 
Introducer

Summary of Contents for Poly Per-Q-Cath

Page 1: ...vailable Revised date February 2007 Bard Per Q Cath Excalibur and StatLock are trademark and or registered trademarks of C R Bard Inc or an affiliate Covered by one or more of the following U S Patent...

Page 2: ...the third intercostal space Use the zero mark as reference for point of insertion Catheter does not require s curve for dressing and securement Indications The Poly Per Q Cath PICC is indicated for sh...

Page 3: ...ng placement procedure do the following Warnings When using alcohol or alcohol containing antiseptics with polyurethane PICCs care should be taken to avoid prolonged or excessive contact Solutions sho...

Page 4: ...bosis Through the Skin Implanted Device Vessel Erosion Catheter Embolism Laceration of Vessels or Risks Normally Associated with Catheter Occlusion Viscus Local or General Anesthesia Catheter related...

Page 5: ...ed back and forth strokes of the sponge for approximately 30 seconds Completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic Allow the area to dry for approximately 30 seconds Do not blot or wipe away Maxim...

Page 6: ...ger catheters at or below ante cubital fossa may result in an increased incidence of phlebitis Placement of PICC above antecubital fossa is recommended Position the arm at a 90 angle maintaining steri...

Page 7: ...men catheter 4 Chevron 2nd anchor tape on top of trans parent dressing and place 3rd anchor tape over hub Tape Strip Securement Procedure 1 Secure catheter with StatLock stabiliza tion device 2 Cover...

Page 8: ...Do not flush against resistance If the lumen will neither flush nor aspirate and it has been determined that the catheter is occluded with blood a declotting procedure per institution protocol may be...

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