PROMETRA® II PROGRAMMABLE PUMP
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6.
Trim the catheter to length at a 90˚ angle allowing sufficient slack for body movement, pump
connection, and an additional 2-3 cm in case a pump reconnection is required. Always trim at
least 5 cm from the proximal end of the catheter. Assure that the cut is straight and no catheter
fragments are produced. Save the trimmed portion of the catheter – the measurement of this
piece will be used
to calculate the catheter implant volume.
Caution: Always trim excess catheter length. Failure to trim excess length may result in
catheter occlusion or kinking.
Warning: Always save trimmed portion of catheter to measure length and calculate
implanted catheter volume. This calculation is required to prevent under- or over-medication.
7.
Slide catheter lock on to catheter with larger end towards the pump. Align pump stem with
catheter lumen. Advance catheter over barb on pump stem to midway point.
Warning: Prior to advancing the catheter lock, ensure that the catheter is properly positioned
on the pump stem. The catheter must be straight with no sign of kinking prior to advancing
the catheter lock. A slight pull on the catheter is sufficient to straighten it. Advancing the
catheter lock over a kinked catheter may damage the catheter.
8.
Advance the catheter lock until it clicks into place, ensuring that the radiopaque band is distal
to the pump.
