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Before attempting the insertion, ensure that you are familiar with the above
complications and their emergency treatment should any of them occur.
WARNINGS:
• The fluid level of the catheter will drop (allowing air entry) if the catheter
connector is held above the level of the patient's heart and opened to air.
To help prevent a drop in the fluid volume (allowing air entry) while changing
injection caps, hold the connector below the level of the patient's heart before
removing the injection cap.
• 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.
• DO NOT advance the guidewire or catheter if unusual resistance is en-
countered.
• DO NOT insert or withdraw the guidewire forcibly from any component. The
wire may break or unravel. If the guidewire becomes damaged, the introducer
needle or sheath/dilator and guidewire must be removed together.
• Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• This catheter is for Single Use Only.
• DO NOT resterilize the catheter or accessories by any method.
• Re-use may lead to infection or illness/injury.
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by re-use or
resterilization of this catheter or accessories.
• Contents sterile and non-pyrogenic in unopened, undamaged package.
STERILIZED BY ETHYLENE OXIDE
• DO NOT use catheter or accessories if package is opened or damaged.
• DO NOT use catheter or accessories if any sign of product damage is visible.
CATHETER PRECAUTIONS:
• Small syringes will generate excessive pressure and may damage the catheter.
Ten (10)cc or larger syringes are recommended.
• DO NOTuse sharp instruments near the extension lines or catheter lumen.
• DO NOT use scissors to remove dressing.
• Examine catheter lumen and extension(s) before and after each infusion for
damage.
• To prevent accidents, assure the security of all caps and connections prior
to and between uses.
• Use only Luer Lock (threaded) Connectors with this catheter.
• Repeated over tightening of luer lock connections, syringes, and caps will
reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.
• Confirm catheter tip position by x-ray prior to use. Monitor tip placement
routinely per institution policy.
• The valve is not a barrier to infection. Strict aseptic technique must be utilized
during all actuations and cap changes. A sterile end cap should be applied to
the hub of the catheter to prevent contamination when not in use.
INSERTION SITES:
• The basilic, median cubital, or cephalic vein may be catheterized. The basilic
vein above anticubital fossa is the preferred site.
BASILIC VEIN
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STERILE EO
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