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Precautions:
• Follow Universal Precautions when inserting and maintaining the catheter.
• Follow all contraindications, warnings, cautions, precautions and instructions
for all infusates as specified by its manufacturer.
• Use aseptic techniques whenever the catheter lumen is opened or connected
to other devices. Povidone-iodine is the suggested antiseptic to use. Acetone
and tincture of iodine should not be used. 10% acetone/70% isopropyl alco-
hol swabsticks used for dressing changes may be used.
• The fluid level in the catheter will drop if the catheter connector is held above
the level of the patient’s heart and opened to air. To help prevent a drop in the
fluid level (and thus air entry) while changing injection caps, hold the connec-
tor below the level of the patient’s heart before removing the injection cap.
• Examine the package carefully before opening to confirm its integrity and that
the expiration date has not passed. The device is supplied in a sterile pack-
age and is non-pyrogenic. Do not use if package is damaged, opened or the
expiration date has passed. Sterilized by ethylene oxide. Do not Resterilize.
• Inspect kit for inclusion of all components.
• Flush the catheter with sterile normal saline prior to use.
• Avoid accidental device contact with sharp instruments and mechanical damage
to the catheter material. Use only smooth-edged atraumatic clamps or forceps.
• Avoid perforating, tearing or fracturing the catheter when using a guidewire.
• Do not use the catheter if there is any evidence of mechanical damage or
leaking.
• Avoid sharp or acute angles during implantation which could compromise the
patency of the catheter lumen(s).
• Use suture wings to secure the catheter without compromising catheter
patency.
• Do not place sutures around catheter.
II. To avert device damage and/or patient injury during placement.
I. Prior to beginning placement procedure, do the following:
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