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Bard PowerPICC Solo2 Manual

Polyurethane radiology valved picc with microintroducer

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Non-pyrogenic
Revised date: February 2016
Bard, PowerPICC SOLO, StatLock, and "The Power of Purple"
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
C. R. Bard, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
© 2016 C. R. Bard, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufacturer:
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
605 North 5600 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 USA
801-522-5000
Clinical Information Hotline: 1-800-443-3385
Ordering Information:
1-800-545-0890
www.powerpicc.com
www.bardaccess.com
0741198 1602R
Polyurethane Radiology
Valved PICC
with Microintroducer
The Power of Purple®

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Summary of Contents for Bard PowerPICC Solo2

  • Page 1 Revised date: February 2016 Bard, PowerPICC SOLO, StatLock, and “The Power of Purple” are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of C. R. Bard, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2016 C. R. Bard, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Product Description

    NEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WARNING: For PowerPICC SOLO ® FT catheters, do not trim the catheter shorter than 30 cm or in the “NO TRIM ZONE” indicated on the catheter shaft. Trimming shorter than 30 cm could result in catheter tip displacement while power injecting. Recommended Flushing/Maintenance Procedure(s) The catheter should be maintained in accordance with standard hospital protocols.
  • Page 3 • Alcohol should not be used to lock, soak or declot polyurethane PICCs because alcohol is known to degrade polyurethane catheters over time with repeated and prolonged exposure. • Do not use the catheter if there is any evidence of mechanical damage or leaking. Damage to the catheter may lead to rupture, fragmentation, possible embolism and surgical removal.
  • Page 4: Possible Complications

    • Some patients may be hypersensitive to heparin or suffer from heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and these patients must not have their catheter locked with heparin flush solution. • As reported in literature, anaphylactic or anaphylactic-like reactions occur in a small percentage of the population during placement , positioning , flushing...
  • Page 5: Insertion Instructions

    Insertion Instructions 1. Identify the Vein and Insertion Site A. Apply a tourniquet above the anticipated insertion site. B. Select a vein by assessing patient anatomy and condition. Recommended veins are cephalic, basilic or median cubital basilic. Caution: The PowerPICC SOLO ®...
  • Page 6 8. Measure Distance to Tip Location A. Using fluoroscopic control, determine the correct catheter length by advancing the guidewire to the desired catheter tip location in the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). B. Once the guidewire tip is in proper position, mark the length by clamping forceps onto the guidewire at the skin site.
  • Page 7 Taper (Fr) at Zero Length (Fr) (cm) PowerPICC SOLO Catheter 2 ® Short Taper > HF Catheter PowerPICC SOLO FT Catheter PowerPICC SOLO 2 ® 2 ® B. Complete catheter advancement into the desired position. Zero mark Note: Maximum recommended insertion is to the zero mark on the catheter shaft. Note: PICCs should be positioned with the catheter tip in the lower 1/3 of the SVC.
  • Page 8 The StatLock® Stabilization Device Procedure Single Lumen 1. Secure catheter with 2. Cover site and StatLock® 3. Place anchor tape sticky side 4. Chevron anchor tape on top StatLock® catheter stabilization catheter stabilization device up, under hub. Wedge tape of transparent dressing. device.
  • Page 9 Triple Lumen 1. Place 1st anchor tape over 2. Cover site and 1st anchor 3. Place 1st anchor tape sticky 4. Place 2nd and 3rd anchor wings. tape with transparent dressing side up, under one extension tapes sticky side up under up to hub, but not over hub.
  • Page 10 WARNING: When using alcohol or alcohol-containing antiseptics with polyurethane PICCs, care should be taken to avoid prolonged or excessive contact. Solutions should be allowed to completely dry before applying an occlusive dressing. Chlorhexidine gluconate and/or povidone iodine are the suggested antiseptics to use. B.

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