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Bard Groshong Midline Instructions For Use Manual

Catheters with peripheral iv catheter introducer
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Bard Access Systems
An issued or revision date for these instructions is included for the user's information. In
the event two years have elapsed between this date and product use, the user should con-
tact Bard Access Systems, Inc. to see if additional product information is available.
Revised date: January 2007
*Bard and Groshong are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
C. R. Bard, Inc. or an affiliate.
*ChloraPrep is a registered trademark of Medi-Flex Hospital Products.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: D498,844; 5,160,325; 5,221,263.
© Copyright 2007 C. R. Bard, Inc. All rights reserved.
PK0714219 / 0702R
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 USA
801-595-0700
Clinical Information Hotline: 1-800-443-3385
Ordering Information: 1-800-545-0890
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Groshong
Catheters
with Peripheral IV
Catheter Introducer
Instructions For Use

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Summary of Contents for Bard Groshong Midline

  • Page 1 An issued or revision date for these instructions is included for the user’s information. In the event two years have elapsed between this date and product use, the user should con- tact Bard Access Systems, Inc. to see if additional product information is available. Revised date: January 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Description Table of Contents Product Description Page Contents A family of single lumen peripherally placed catheters made from specially formulated and processed medical grade materi- als, in a tray with accessories for reliable long term (greater than 30 days) or short term (less than 30 days) vascular access.

  • Page 3: Product Description, Indications & Contraindications

    2. Elimination of the need for heparin flushing to maintain catheter patency. • Intended for Single Patient Use. DO NOT REUSE. Bard Access Systems products are single use devices and should never be reimplanted. Reuse 3. Reduced need for catheter clamping.

  • Page 4: Precautions, Possible Complications

    • For those unfamiliar with the procedure, published studies and a video are • Do not place sutures around catheter. available from Bard Access Systems depicting insertion and maintenance techniques. • For further information or questions, please call 800-443-3385 or III.

  • Page 5: Insertion Instructions

    Insertion Instructions Insertion Instructions Insertion Instructions 3. Preflush the Catheter 1. Identify the Vein and Insertion Site • Attach prefilled syringe to the Luer attach- ment on the flushing stylet. • Preflush catheter with sterile normal saline. • Apply a tourniquet above the anticipated •...
  • Page 6 Insertion Instructions Insertion Instructions 7. Withdraw the Introducer Needle 6. Perform Venipuncture • Remove the needle guard. • Support the introducer sheath to avoid displacement. • Perform venipuncture and observe for flashback. • Apply slight pressure on the vessel above the insertion site to mini- mize blood flow.
  • Page 7 Insertion Instructions Insertion Instructions 9. Complete Catheter Insertion 11. Remove the Stylet/ Assembly • Stabilize the catheter position by applying light pressure to the vein distal to the insertion site. • Slowly remove the stylet. • Caution: Never use force to remove the stylet. Resistance can dam- age the catheter.
  • Page 8 Insertion Instructions Insertion Instructions 13. Modification of Catheter Length 15. Aspirate and Flush • Attach primed extension set • Using a sharp scalpel or sterile scis- and/or saline-filled syringe. sors, carefully cut the catheter leav- • Aspirate for adequate blood ing at least 4 cm to 7 cm of the return and flush lumen of the catheter for connector attachment.

  • Page 9: Suggested Catheter Maintenance & Catheter Removal

    Suggested Catheter Maintenance & Insertion Instructions Catheter Removal Suggested Catheter Maintenance 16. Securing the Groshong* Catheter: Suture Wing The catheter should be maintained in accordance with standard hospital protocols. Suggested catheter maintenance is as follows: • Dressing Changes Assess the dressing in the first 24 hours for accumulation of blood, fluid or moisture beneath the dressing.

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