Bard Aspira Instruction Manual

Product Description:

The Universal Tubing Adapter is designed for use with the Aspira* Drainage
Catheter. It connects to the valve and enables connection of the Aspira*
Drainage Catheter to a drainage system.
Indications For Use:
The Universal Tubing Adapter is intended to provide access to the Aspira*
Drainage Catheter. It is used to drain fluid using standard wall suction, water
seal drainage system, glass vaccum bottle, or other appropriate method.
Warnings:
• Intended for single use. DO NOT REUSE. Reuse and/or repackaging may
create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity
and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may
lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.
• Attach the Universal Tubing Adapter to wall suction line prior to
attaching it to the catheter.
• Do not use excessive force on the valve or catheter. Excessive force or
incorrect usage may damage the device, or cause accidental catheter
dislodgement.
• Do not access the catheter valve with anything other than Aspira* Drainage
System approved devices.
• Dispose of used product in accordance with accepted medical practice and
applicable local, state and federal regulations. Used product may present a
potential biohazard.
• Do not use if package is damaged.
• Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Do not resterilize.
• Ensure that the expiration date has not passed.
Precautions:
• Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• Carefully read and follow instructions prior to using this device.
• Use this device only if you are a qualified health professional.
• Use only the Universal Tubing Adapter to access the catheter with a wall
suction unit, water seal drainage system, glass vacuum bottle, or another
appropriate device.
Possible Complications:
Pleural and Peritoneal fluid drainage may result in any of the following
complications:
• Accidental catheter dislodgement,
breakage or removal
• Exposure to body fluids
• Fluid path-way blockage
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
subsequent to drainage
• Infection
• Leakage
• Low flow rate/prolonged drainage
• Occlusion
• Pain during fluid removal
• Skin irritation
Universal Tubing Adapter
Pleural Complications:
• Re-expansion pulmonary edema
Peritoneal Complications:
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Loculation of peritoneal cavity
• Peritonitis
• Protein depletion