
Sherlock 3CG™ Tip Confirmation System
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Tips
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Prior to securing the sensor holder to the patient, it may be necessary to
clean the skin and remove excess hair.
Do not move the sensor after it is secure. Best results will be achieved if the
patient remains still and the sensor is not placed on open wounds, over
bandages, drapes, gowns or other coverings.
Step 6: Evaluate the external ECG waveform.
Refer to the Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use.
Step 7: Perform initial magnet-tracking calibration.
While still in Ultrasound mode, calibrate the Sherlock 3CG™ TCS by selecting CALIBRATE
[ ] prior to setting up the sterile field to ensure there is no environmental
interference.
Tip:
If calibration fails, remove any items that may be causing magnetic interference (e.g.
active motor driven equipment, monitor leads, cell phones, name tags, jewelry, etc.).
Step 8: Prepare the catheter sterile field.
Refer to the Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use.
Step 9: Access the vein.
Refer to the Bard Access Systems’ Site~Rite Vision™ II Ultrasound System Instructions and
Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use.
Step 10: Attach the catheter stylet to the fin assembly.
Refer to Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use.
Step 11: Perform the final magnet-tracking calibration.
Switch unit to TCS Mode.
Ensure the catheter tip is at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the sensor before calibrating.
Select CALIBRATE [ ] immediately prior to catheter insertion.
Once calibration is complete, ask the patient to remain still and do not reposition the
patient.
Refer to Bard Access Systems' catheter Instructions for Use for catheter insertion.
Step 12: Insert the catheter.
Refer to Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use for catheter insertion.
Step 13: Catheter-tip guidance and positioning:
Refer to Bard Access Systems’ catheter Instructions for Use for catheter insertion.
Initially a searching magnifying glass will indicate that the stylet tip is outside the sensor
range.
Use a slow steady motion while advancing the catheter.