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Product Description
A family of peripherally inserted central catheters made from specially-formulated and processed medical grade materials. Each
PowerPICC SOLO
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® catheter has a kink resistant, reverse tapered design. Catheters are packaged in a tray with accessories for
reliable long (greater than 30 days) or short (less than 30 days) term vascular access.
Sterilized by ethylene oxide. Do not re-sterilize.
PowerPICC SOLO
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® Catheter Valve Function
The PowerPICC SOLO
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® catheter valve controls the flow of fluids to provide clamp-free infusion therapy. Positive pressure into the
catheter (gravity, pump, syringe) will open the valve, allowing fluid infusion. When negative pressure (aspiration) is applied, the
valve opens allowing for the withdrawal of blood into a syringe.
Indications
The PowerPICC SOLO
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® catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous
therapy, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or
therapy use a 4 French or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 mL/sec for power injection of contrast
media. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
Contraindications
The device is contraindicated whenever:
• The presence of device-related infection, bacteremia, or septicemia is known or suspected.
• The patient’s body size is insufficient to accommodate the size of the implanted device.
• The patient is known or is suspected to be allergic to materials contained in the device.
• Past irradiation of prospective insertion site.
• Previous episodes of venous thrombosis or vascular surgical procedures at the prospective placement site.
• Local tissue factors will prevent proper device stabilization and/or access.
Warnings
General Warnings
• When using alcohol or alcohol-containing antiseptics with polyurethane PICCs, care should be taken to avoid prolonged
or excessive contact. Solutions should be allowed to completely dry before applying an occlusive dressing. Chlorhexidine
gluconate and/or povidone iodine are the suggested antiseptics to use.
NEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
WARNING: For PowerPICC SOLO
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® FT catheters, do not trim the catheter shorter than 30 cm or in the “NO TRIM ZONE”
indicated on the catheter shaft. Trimming shorter than 30 cm could result in catheter tip displacement while power injecting.
Recommended Flushing/Maintenance Procedure(s)
The catheter should be maintained in accordance with standard hospital protocols. Recommended catheter flushing/
maintenance is as follows:
1. Flush the catheter after every use, or at least weekly when not in use. Use a 10 mL or larger syringe.
2. Flush the catheter with a minimum of 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride, using a “pulse” or “stop/start” technique. Use of
heparin flush solution to lock each lumen of the catheter is optional.
3. Disconnect the syringe and attach a sterile end cap to the catheter hub and tighten securely.
4. Prior to blood sampling when infusing TPN, follow routine maintenance procedure except use 20 mL saline and flush
to clear TPN from the catheter.
5. If resistance is met when flushing, no further attempts should be made. Further flushing could result in catheter
rupture with possible embolization. Refer to institution protocol for clearing occluded catheters.
NOTE: When injecting or infusing medications that are incompatible, always flush the catheter with a minimum of 10 mL
saline before and after each medication.
NOTE: When maintained in accordance with these instructions, the PowerPICC SOLO
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® catheter does not require the use
of heparin flush solution to lock the catheter lumens. However, use of heparin flush solution will not adversely affect the
catheter and may be necessary based on patient status or use of alternate flushing and locking techniques.
Caution: To reduce potential for blood backflow into the catheter tip, always remove needles or syringes slowly while
injecting the last 0.5 mL of saline.
Caution: Use aseptic techniques whenever the catheter lumen is opened or connected to other devices.
Caution: The PowerPICC SOLO
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® catheter is designed for use with needleless injection caps or “direct-to-hub” connection
technique. Apply a sterile end cap on the catheter hub to prevent contamination when not in use. Use of a needle longer
than 1.6 cm may cause damage to the valve.
WARNING: Alcohol should not be used to lock, soak or declot polyurethane PICCs because alcohol is known to degrade
polyurethane catheters over time with repeated and prolonged exposure.
