5. Dissect down to the cuff using blunt and sharp dissection as
indicated.
6. When visible, grasp cuff with clamp.
7. Clamp catheter between the cuff and the insertion site.
8. Cut catheter between cuff and exit site. Withdraw internal portion of
catheter through the incision in the tunnel.
9. Remove remaining section of catheter (i.e. portion in tunnel) through
the exit site.
Warning: Do NOT pull distal end of catheter through incision as
contamination of wound may occur.
10. Apply pressure to proximal tunnel for approximately 10-15 minutes
or until bleeding stops.
11. Suture incision and apply dressing in a manner to promote optimal
healing.
12. Check catheter for integrity when removed
Flow Rate (ml/min)
14F x 28cm
200 300 350 400
Pressure
(mmHg)
Venous
31 62 83 104
Arterial
-38 -39 -75 -110
Flow Rate (ml/min)
16F x 28cm
200 300 350 400
Pressure
(mmHg)
Venous
28 50 64 77
Arterial
-27 -44 -57 -70.7
FLOW RATE TESTING REPRESENTS OPTIMUM
LABORATORY CONDITIONS.
WARRANTY
Medcomp
®
WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED
ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
PATIENT CONDITION, CLINICAL TREATMENT, AND PRODUCT
MAINTENANCE MAY EFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT. USE
OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AND AS DIRECTED BY THE PRESCRIBING
PHYSICIAN.
Because of continuing product improvement, prices, specications, and model
availability are subject to change without notice. Medcomp
®
reserves the right
to modify its products or contents without notice.
Medcomp
®
and Vascu-Sheath
®
are registered trademarks of Medical
Components, Inc.
Split-Stream
®
is a registered trademark of Medical Components, Inc.
StatLock
®
is a registered trademark of C.R. Bard, Inc. or an afliate
References:
1. Zaleski GX, Funaki B, Lorenz JM, Garofalo RS, Moscatel MA,
Rosenblum JD, Leef JA. Experience with tunneled femoral
hemodialysis catheters. Am J Roentgenol. 1999 Feb;172(2):493-6.
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