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Re-use or reprocessing may compromise the structural integrity
of the device and/or lead to device failure which, in turn, may
result in patient injury, illness or death.
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Re-use or reprocessing may also create a risk of contamination
of the device and/or cause patient infection or cross-infection,
including, but not limited to, the transmission of infectious
disease(s) from one patient to another.
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Contamination of the device may lead to injury, illness or
death of the patient.
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After use, dispose of product and packaging in accordance with
hospital, administrative and/or local government policy.
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NEVER cut the stylet or stiffening wire.
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Never use excessive force to advance/remove the stylet as it
may damage the device or result in patient injury.
1.
Prepare For Use of C3 Wave™ System.
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Prior to use, the clinician must read and understand all
labeling and instructions provided with the C3 Wave™ devices
(including C3 Wave™ Owner's Manual).
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Follow manufacturer's instructions provided with all accessory
devices.
2.
Identify Catheter Insertion Site.
a.
Refer to catheter manufacturer' Instructions for Use.
b.
Mark planned insertion site on patient's arm.
3.
Determine External Surface Measurement.
a.
For central venous placement, the recommended target tip
location is the lower 1/3 of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC)/
right atrial junction.
b.
Use the following guidelines during patient positioning and
measurement.
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Note: External surface measurement can never exactly
duplicate the internal venous anatomy.
c.
Measure path from the planned insertion site using the
following external landmarks:
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PRECAUTIONS
PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS
When possible, ensure patient has both shoulders in
contact with the bed. Patient should not be rotated
during measurement procedure.
When possible, measure directly on patient's skin.
Measuring over clothing, bedding, existing ECG
adhesive electrodes, wound dressings, or other
personal and/or medical equipment may introduce
measurement error.
Insertion site to axillary crease.
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