Bard Groshong PICC Instructions For Use Manual

Also see for Groshong Midline: Instructions for use

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Precautions:• Follow Universal Precautions when inserting and maintaining the catheter.• Follow all contraindications, warnings, cautions, precautions and instructionsfor all infusates as specified by its manufacturer.• Use aseptic techniques whenever the catheter lumen is opened or connectedto other devices. Povidone-iodine is the suggested antiseptic to use. Acetoneand tincture of iodine should not be used. 10% acetone/70% isopropyl alco-hol swabsticks used for dressing changes may be used.• The fluid level in the catheter will drop if the catheter connector is held abovethe level of the patient’s heart and opened to air. To help prevent a drop in thefluid level (and thus air entry) while changing injection caps, hold the connec-tor below the level of the patient’s heart before removing the injection cap.• Examine the package carefully before opening to confirm its integrity and thatthe expiration date has not passed. The device is supplied in a sterile pack-age and is non-pyrogenic. Do not use if package is damaged, opened or theexpiration date has passed. Sterilized by ethylene oxide. Do not Resterilize.• Inspect kit for inclusion of all components.• Flush the catheter with sterile normal saline prior to use.• Avoid accidental device contact with sharp instruments and mechanical damageto the catheter material. Use only smooth-edged atraumatic clamps or forceps.• Avoid perforating, tearing or fracturing the catheter when using a guidewire.• Do not use the catheter if there is any evidence of mechanical damage orleaking.• Avoid sharp or acute angles during implantation which could compromise thepatency of the catheter lumen(s).• Use suture wings to secure the catheter without compromising catheterpatency.• Do not place sutures around catheter.II. To avert device damage and/or patient injury during placement.I. Prior to beginning placement procedure, do the following:4Precautions