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CareFusion PleurX Instructions For Use Manual

CareFusion PleurX Instructions For Use Manual

Pleural catheter kit
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50-7000B
Cat.
PleurX
™
For Pleural Placement Only
Sterile
For Single Use Only

Instructions for Use

USA
Rx Only
For product inquiries or technical assistance,
please call (800) 653-6827
SafetyGlide is a trademark of Becton Dickinson, Inc.
Point-Lok is a registered trademark
of Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc.
Filter Straw is a registered trademark
of B. Braun, Inc.
PleurX is a trademark or registered trademark
of CareFusion Corporation, or one of its subsidiaries.
© Copyright 2012, 2011, 2010, CareFusion Corporation,
or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
CareFusion
1500 Waukegan Road
McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA
361-26801
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Pleural atheter Kit
2012-04
LATEX
Product and packaging
do not contain natural
rubber latex.
EHP
Contains
phthalates

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc. Filter Straw is a registered trademark of B. Braun, Inc. PleurX is a trademark or registered trademark of CareFusion Corporation, or one of its subsidiaries. © Copyright 2012, 2011, 2010, CareFusion Corporation, or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Diagram “CLICK” (10) (11) (12) (13) “CLICK” “CLICK” (14)
  • Page 3 6 Gauze Pads, 4” x 4” (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Contraindications 1 Foam Catheter Pad Use of the PleurX Pleural Catheter Kit and the PleurX 1 Self-Adhesive Dressing Drainage Kit is contraindicated in the following PleurX Pleural Catheter Description...
  • Page 4 PleurX Catheter valve since this could damage the valve. A damaged valve may allow air into the Keep the valve on the PleurX Catheter and the body or let fluid leak out through the valve when not lockable access tip on the drainage line clean. Keep draining.
  • Page 5 Note: Take care to ensure that the tunnel track has the patient. Diagram (3) illustrates the placement of been anesthetized. the PleurX Pleural Catheter, as described in the 13.Attach the fenestrated end of the catheter onto following procedure. the tunneler.
  • Page 6 See Diagram (7) remains in place. Adjust the catheter so that it Caution: Keep the valve on the PleurX Catheter and lies flat in the tunnel without any kinks. the lockable access tip on the drainage line clean.
  • Page 7 PleurX Drainage Line, PleurX tip out of the valve in a firm, smooth motion. Vacuum Bottle, or the PleurX Drainage Kits. Each See Diagram (12) drainage kit contains the necessary drainage line, vacuum bottle, and other necessary items to 12.Clean the catheter valve with an alcohol pad.
  • Page 8 ADDENDUM ONE P/N DG205107 8024001 Rev. 2009-06 BD SafetyGlide™ Needle 1. Push firmly when attaching the needle to the syringe. Draw up Medication in accordance with established protocol. 2. Administer Medication in accordance with established protocols. For user convenience, the needle “bevel up” position is oriented to the lever arm as shown.
  • Page 9 ADDENDUM TWO P/N 1016262 POLYSORB™ - Coated, Braided Synthetic Absorbable Sutures Description POLYSORB™ sutures are composed of LACTOMER™ glycolide/lactide copolymer which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids). POLYSORB™ sutures are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate.

  • Page 10: Adverse Reactions

    As any foreign material in the presence of bacterial contamination may enhance bacterial infectivity, acceptable surgical practice must be followed with respect to drainage and closure of contaminated or infected wounds. The use of this suture may be inappropriate in patients with any conditions which, in the opinion of the surgeon, may cause or contribute to delayed wound healing.
  • Page 11 ADDENDUM THREE P/N 03-3318R6 - Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture, USP 2-0 Braided, Black SILK SUTURE Description Silk suture (Black, White) is a non-absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of an organic protein called fibroin. This protein is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori, (B.
  • Page 12 Precautions Care should be taken to avoid damage when handling. Avoid crushing or crimping the suture material with surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps. Infections, erythema, foreign body reactions, transient inflammatory reactions and in rare instances wound dehiscence are typical or foreseeable risks associated with any suture and hence are also potential complications associated with Silk suture.

  • Page 13: Indications For Use

    ADDENDUM FOUR P/N CLA318 Rev.001 ® ® Portex Point-Lok - SHARPS SAFETY DEVICE (STERILE) Read Completely Before Use Description ® ® The Portex Point-Lok needle protection device is designed to provide needle stick protection utilizing a simple one-handed technique. The design will accommodate most style needles in the size range of 16 to 30 gauge.
  • Page 14 Precautions ® The Point-Lok device is not considered to be a final sharps container and should be properly disposed of in an approved sharps collection container. Any attempts to remove needle from syringe with the unwinder device, should be done very gently to avoid splattering, spraying, or generation of droplets from the syringe.