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Indications For Use
Hickman* Hemodialysis/Apheresis Catheters are designed for long-term
vascular access and for use in patients that lack adequate peripheral venous
access. They are available in single lumen (10.8 and 14.4 Fr), and a dual
lumen (13.5 Fr.), catheter configurations in various lengths.
All Hickman* Hemodialysis/Apheresis central venous catheters are
designed for hemodialysis, apheresis, and the administration of I.V. fluids,
blood products, drugs, and parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood
withdrawal. The Hickman* dual lumen hemodialysis / apheresis catheter
incorporates two large, equal size lumens appropriate for hemodialysis and
apheresis procedures.
Contraindications, Warnings, Cautions
and Precautions
Contraindications
This 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.
• Severe chronic obstructive lung disease exists (percutaneous
subclavian placement only.)
• 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.
