Indications For Use; Potential Complications - MedComp HEMO-CATH Instrucciones De Uso

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

• The Medcomp's Hemo-Cath
can be utilitized for temporary access for hemodialysis,
hemoperfusion, or apheresis therapy. The cannula may be
inserted via the Seldinger technique due to the inner
stylet, increasing linear strength. The stylet is removed after
insertion, leaving the soft silicone cannula in the body. The
flexible silicone make-up conforms well to the vessel anatomy,
resulting in higher patient tolerance during extended use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• This catheter is intended for Short-Term vascular access only
and should not be used for any purpose other than indicated
in these instructions.
DESCRIPTION:
•
The Hemo-Cath
radiopaque silicone material. Silicone provides increased
patient comfort while providing excellent biocompatibility.

POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS:

•
Air Embolism
•
Bacteremia
•
Brachial Plexus Injury
•
Cardiac Arrrythmia
•
Cardiac Tamponade
•
Central Venous Thrombosis
•
Endocarditis
•
Exit Site Infection
•
Exsanguination
•
Femoral Artery Bleed
•
Femoral Nerve Damage
•
Hematoma
•
Hemorrhage
•
Hemothorax
•
Inferior Vena Cava Puncture
•
Laceration of the vessel
•
Luminal Thrombosis
•
Mediastinal Injury
•
Perforation of the vessel
•
Pleural Injury
•
Pneumothorax
•
Retroperitoneal Bleed
•
Right Artial Puncture
•
Septicemia
•
Subclavian Artery Puncture
•
Subcutaneous Hematoma
•
Superior Vena Cava Puncture
•
Thoracic Duct Laceration
•
Vascular Thrombosis
•
Venous Stenosis
•
Before attempting the insertion, ensure that you are familiar
with the potential complications and their emergency treatment
should any of them occur.
WARNINGS:
• In the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any
component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps
and precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and
remove the catheter immediately.
• Do not advance the stainless steel guidewire or catheter if
unusual resistance is encountered.
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Catheter is manufactured from soft
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Silicone Double Lumen Catheter