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PRECAUTIONS
Inspect the sterile package carefully. Do not use if:
• the package or seal appears damaged,
• contents appear damaged, or
• the expiry date has passed.
Use aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Exercise extreme care to prevent the silicone rubber catheter from
coming in contact with towels, drapes, talc, and other granular
or linty surfaces. Silicone rubber is very electrostatic, attracting
airborne particles and surface contaminants that could produce
adverse tissue reaction.
Since silicone rubber has a low cut-and-tear resistance, exercise
care when placing any ligatures, so that they are not tied too tightly.
Also, the use of stainless steel ligatures on silicone rubber is not
recommended.
Sterility
This product is for SINGLE USE ONLY; DO NOT RESTERILIZE.
Use aseptic technique in all phases of handling. Integra
LifeSciences will not be responsible for any product that is
resterilized, nor will we accept for credit or exchange any product
that has been opened but not used.
As long as the individual package of the Type "A" Atrial Catheter is
not opened or damaged, the product is sterile.
Surgical procedures
The surgical procedures printed below are a general guide
intended for informational purposes only. The physician may wish
to alter procedural details in light of his own clinical judgment and
experience.
WARNING: During the following surgical steps, exercise extreme
care to guard against air embolism.
1. After the patient has been scrubbed, draped, and appropriately
anesthetized, perform the neck and scalp incisions.
2. Isolate the vein with an appropriate noncutting material.
NOTE: Entry into the venous system is usually made via the
internal jugular vein or at the junction of a tributary vein, such as
the common facial, lingual, or superior thyroid vein.
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3. Generously estimate the length of catheter needed between the
valve and the vein. Cut the catheter accordingly.
4. Place the estimated length of catheter over the outlet adapter of
the valve, and secure with two nonabsorbable ligatures over the
catheter.
5. Using a uterine forceps or other suitable instrument, make a
subcutaneous tunnel from the scalp incision to the neck incision.
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